Specification Writer III

Summary

Join CannonDesign as a Specifications Writer and contribute your expertise in construction products, materials, and methods to create detailed specifications for diverse projects. You will collaborate with project teams, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure complete and coordinated technical specifications. Responsibilities include authoring architectural sections, reviewing drawings, proposing improvements to master specifications, and maintaining knowledge of industry standards. You will also collaborate with peers and vendors, mentor others, and support the firm's sustainability goals. This position offers a competitive salary, a full benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Preference may be given to candidates who can work in one of the CannonDesign locations.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with specification editing software is required; proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred
• Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred
• CSI certification preferred
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time summer hours
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs
• Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses