CannonDesign
We design solutions that help people continuously flourish. Living-Centered Design is how we do it.
Specification Writer III
Location
United States
Posted
37 days ago
Salary
$81.2K - $101.4K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishCloud
Job Description
• 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.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
- We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs.
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