Ghafari Associates · 4 months ago
Specifications Writer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGhafari Associates is a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants, known for their personal approach to highly technical projects. They are seeking a Specifications Writer who will coordinate the preparation of specifications for various disciplines, educate staff on specification writing, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
ArchitectureConstructionIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Work with project managers, architects and engineers to prepare specifications for schematic, design development and construction documents
Educate less experienced staff throughout the course of the project on specification writing principles
Seek out additional opportunities to learn about products and technologies and disseminate information to team members. Update Ghafari master specifications as required
Coordinate and expedite specification preparation among the disciplines; coordinate word processing support to produce final specification documents to meet project schedules
Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods to edit project specifications
Review selected submittals for conformance with contract documents, as requested by architects
Ensure compliance with related codes and regulations imposed by governing authorities in collaboration with project architects and engineers
Prepare written portion of addenda and bulletins relating to specifications
Gather on-site data pertinent to the preparation of specifications
Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements as required
Revise, maintain, and establish new standard specifications required for a given custom assignment
Establish and update procedures related to the maintenance of job files
Efficiently use client master specification editing software
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
Five or more years' experience writing specification documents in architectural/engineering industry
Proficiency in Master Spec, Master Works, and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Registered Architect
Active and participating CSI membership
CDT, CCCA, and/or CCS accreditation
BIM 360/ACC, Bluebeam, Spec Link Cloud, Visispecs and SpecsIntact proficiency
Company
Ghafari Associates
Ghafari is a global engineering, architecture, process, consulting, and construction services firm.
501-1000 employees
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