Senior Specifications Writer -Licensed Architect Preferred

Description

• Review drawings at each phase to maintain consistency between documents and specifications; prepare addenda, evaluate substitutions, and oversee outsourced spec quality.
• Stay current on client, project, and regional requirements; engage with product representatives to refine and share material selections firmwide.
• Support quality management processes by validating compliance with codes, regulations, and firm standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for products, materials, building systems, and performance standards, integrating these into architectural andinteriorspecifications.
• Prepare and manage project specifications in SpecLink Cloud across multiple project types, including multifamily housing, hospitality, education, and other commercial and institutional types.
• Edit Divisions 00 & 01 for varied owner requirements and delivery methods.
• Mentor and train staff in specification writing, best practices, and related software, fostering a culture of technical excellence and regenerative design.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants through meetings and design reviews to align specification efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, including at least 7 years of proven expertise in specification writing, clearly demonstrated on the resume.
• Skilled in reviewing drawings for alignment with specifications and quality standards.
• Familiarity with sustainable design frameworks (LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge) and their application in specifications.
• Proven ability to mentor and train junior staff in specification writing and best practices.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and work with consultants to produce fully integrated construction documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam; familiarity with Revit/BIM 360.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical requirements.
• CSI CCS certification preferred.
• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design; architectural license preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Divisions 00 & 01 and multiple project delivery methods.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, systems, codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in CSI MasterFormat and specification software, preferably SpecLink Cloud.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance