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Senior Specification Writer

Perkins&Will

A global architecture and design firm specializing in innovative, sustainable solutions.

Create and oversee construction specifications, ensuring code compliance and sustainable design.

5d ago

$110,000 - $154,700

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

San Diego, CA

Hybrid

Company Size

2,500 Employees

Service Specialisms

Architecture

Interior Design

Urban Design

Planning

Sustainability

Landscape Architecture

Engineering

Consulting

Sector Specialisms

Academic Medical Centers

Academic Research

Ambulatory Care

Aquatics

Arenas

Athletic Sports Performance

Aviation

Behavioral Health

Role

What you would be doing

specification development

code compliance

client coordination

procurement docs

material selection

mentorship

Maintains awareness of industry standards and stays informed about current references and resources, evolving building technology and systems, and building codes; ensures specifications are CSI- and code-compliant.
Collaborates with peer specification writers throughout the firm.
Implements existing policies and notes needed for Studio policy changes or updates.
Promotes in-house specifications procedures and processes, conducts learning and development workshops with Project Architects and Project Managers to inform project teams of the latest updates in Perkins&Will master specifications, and ensures latest references and standards are included in the Studio specification masters.
Mentors and trains emerging design professionals on specifications content and processes.
Prepares Procurement Requirements when required; receives owner’s Division 00 documents for inclusion in Project Manual; coordinates specifications Table of Contents and Professional Seals pages with owner’s documents.
Coordinates effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants.
Assists teams in preparation of addenda during the bidding phase and responses to submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during the Construction Contract Administration phase.
Works in partnership with the local Operations and Technical Directors to provide guidance on use of proposed building products and materials, their suitability for the intended application, and suggests appropriate alternatives when needed.
Receives and reviews project consultants’ specifications for coordination with Perkins&Will formatting requirements, Table of Contents, and Professional Seals pages.
Implements a creative approach to plan and complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
Plans, schedules, organizes, and prepares construction specifications for the milestone deliverables of projects (including outline specifications when required).
Functions as a leader in the Studio and with peer specifications writers throughout the firm.
Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with Perkins&Will standards and the Project Delivery Manual.
Works in tandem with Project Architects, Project Managers and the local Technical Director to schedule, allocate, and share workload to ensure adequate specifications coverage for all projects and to review project schedules for preparation of specification deliverables.
Ensures project consultants receive the current specification formatting requirements.
Contributes to meeting Firm and project goals for excellence in design and execution and provides knowledgeable input on material product selection for LEED certification and Living Design.

What you bring

rib speclink

bluebeam revu

deltek masterspec

leed ga