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Spec Writer - Architecture
Colliers Engineering & Design
Lead writer and coordinator of construction specifications for community projects
8d ago
$80,000 - $124,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Construction Services
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Civil/Site Engineering
Architecture
Transportation
Survey/Geospatial
Infrastructure
Governmental
Geotechnical/Environmental
Telecommunications
Role
What you would be doing
spec development
submittal review
quality control
material selection
code compliance
sustainable design
- Assist in make recommendations for updating or modifying specification software or techniques to keep tools current and enhance deliverables and efficiency.
- Owns responsibility for submittal reviews, substitution requests, and information requests, as it relates to project specifications.
- Handles Quality Control of project documents (internal team review).
- Supports local and regional offices in material research, selection and specification as well as material conflict issues throughout project phases.
- Owns responsibility for code and constructability issues on project as it relates to project specifications.
- Develops specifications as appropriate for each project phase.
- Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedule and workplans. Work should demonstrate understanding of contractual obligations, design intent, and the project budget.
- Ensure adherence to firm-wide documentation standards and procedures, including proper use of MG2 templates. Provide guidance to other staff members regarding implementation of design standards as required.
- Maintain relationship and coordinate with Client National account managers.
- Manages technical aspects of project specifications delivery.
- May serve as functional manager to team members.
- Implements sustainable design (such as LEED, LBC, CALGreen) in project specifications as required by project.
- Develops, improves and maintains master specifications for cross- market clients.
- Owns responsibility for assembling and coordinating specification deliverables with limited oversight.
- Owns responsibility for overall project specifications, including supporting design intent during project execution, with limited oversight.
- Maintain and build relationship with vendors, suppliers, and product representatives.
What you bring
bluebeam
speclink
cdt
leed ap
8+ years
architecture degree
- Experience with the building types of the assigned market: Multi-Family Housing, mixed-use, entertainment, commercial, light medical with a robust variety of building systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of building codes, building systems, and construction material standards.
- Believes in the importance of writing well-coordinated project specifications as a part of the quality assurance process.
- CSI’s Certification such as CDT (Construction Documents Technology) or CCS (Certified Construction Specifier) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in coordination of construction materials with vendors and material suppliers.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Minimum of 8 years prior specifications writing experience within a related field.
- Working knowledge of complete Construction Documents and integration of specifications.
- Working knowledge of the architectural design and delivery process and construction sequencing and execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent.
- Proficient with MS Word and SpecLink is highly desired.
- Architecture license desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in preparation of architectural project specifications for multiple medium- to large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment.
- LEED AP or equivalent.
- Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid Time Off, 9 paid Holidays, and an additional Floating Holiday.
- Learning & Career Development opportunities.
- Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
- Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.
- Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1984
Year Established
The company was established in 1984 as Maser Consulting.
Revenue near $500M
Annual Revenue
The company's annual revenue approaches half a billion dollars.
75 offices nationwide
National Presence
The company operates across 75 offices in the country.
8 key domains
Industry Expertise
The company excels across eight key sectors like buildings and infrastructure.
- As a subsidiary of Colliers, it harnesses advanced tech to shape public and private infrastructure.
- Engineers, architects, and experts collaborate on site development, geotechnical studies, and telecom utilities.
- Typical projects include transportation corridors, industrial facilities, and public sector designs.
- Headquartered in the iconic Bell Labs complex, blending industry and innovation.
- Advancement
- Quality
- Teamwork
- Safety
- Responsiveness
- Do What's Right
- Work Together
- Be Curious
- Seek Excellence
- Adapt and Grow
- Be Safe and Well
100% Renewable
Energy Usage
All energy used in operations is sourced from renewable resources.
400+ LEED Projects
Certified Developments
Completed LEED certified projects across various locations.
24.8% Reduction
Emission Cuts
Reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions per square foot since 2021.
55 WELL Offices
Health-Safety Ratings
Offices achieving WELL Health-Safety Rating for healthier environments.
- Joined World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment (buildings net-zero no later than 2050; halve building emissions by 2030)
- Net-zero operations target aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (Scopes 1, 2 and 3 reduction approved June 2023)
- 100+ LEED Accredited Professionals on staff
- Offer services: net-zero energy, electrification & decarbonization strategy, whole-building life-cycle assessment, photovoltaic design, EV charging infrastructure, ASHRAE audits, energy modeling, commissioning/retro-commissioning, waste stream management, environmental site assessments
- Equal employment and advancement based on qualifications, skills, and abilities
- Policies preventing discrimination; commitment to a nondiscriminatory workplace
- Inclusive workforce where all contributions and differences are valued
- Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Organization, Employee Experience Committee, Green Team, Wellness Program, Working Parents and Caregivers
- Global Engagement Survey and structured action planning to inform D&I efforts
- Unconscious bias training and accountability for interrupting bias
- Sense of belonging for all employees regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, disability, experiences
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