Specification Writer III
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work as part of the project team, under the guidance of the Architect of Record, to produce Project Manuals utilizing the CannonDesign Master with specification editing software required.
- Author Division 00-14 Architectural sections, and as needed custom sections, for inclusion in the Project Manual.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliverables for various project delivery types.
- With a Specification Coordinator, coordinate the Project Manual for all other disciplines.
- Review and provide revisions to project specific Keynotes.
- Review in-progress drawings, ensuring complete and coordinated technical specifications and offering modifications and improvements when appropriate.
- Propose continual development and improvement of master specifications including specialized content for project type or regional conditions and sustainable design content, based on project work.
- Maintain knowledge of industry reference standards and resources. Attend industry conferences as required.
- Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content.
- As required during CA Phase, assist project team with shop drawing and product substitution review.
- Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices, share knowledge and build community.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm's compliance policies.
- Support Sustainability goals of the firm.
- Act as a mentor to others.
- Performs work with minimal degree of oversight.
- May perform other duties as required.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a relevant field required
- A minimum of 6 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry - of which a minimum of three (3) years of specifications writing experience is required.
- Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred. CSI certification preferred.
- Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required.
- Understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01.
- Advanced technical knowledge is essential. Ability to perform Coordination QA/QC across disciplines.
- Must possess business acumen, be a critical thinker and highly analytical.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be proficient in MS Office, MS Teams, MS One Note, and BlueBeam Revu.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred.
- Familiarity with specification editing software is required; proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred.
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
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