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CannonDesign · 1 month ago

Specification Writer III

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $101K/yr

6+ years exp

CannonDesign is a design practice that integrates strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact. The Specification Writer III will utilize knowledge of construction products and methods to write specifications for complex projects across various sectors, including education and healthcare, while collaborating with project teams and mentoring less experienced staff.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Specifications writingBuilding codes knowledgeConstruction techniquesArchitectural licenseCSI certificationMS Office proficiencySpecification editing softwareTeam collaborationCritical thinkingConflict resolutionInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor degree required

A minimum of 6 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry

A minimum of three (3) years of specifications writing experience

Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques

Understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01

Advanced technical knowledge

Ability to perform Coordination QA/QC across disciplines

Must possess business acumen

Must 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

Familiarity with specification editing software is required

Preferred

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field

Master degree

Current Architectural or Engineering license

CSI certification

Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists

Proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

Voluntary insurances

Paid time off

Flex-time schedules

Hybrid work options

401k plan

Employee perk programs

Company

CannonDesign

Glassdoor4.0

CannonDesign is an integrated designing firm.

Founded in 1945

Grand Island, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cannondesign.com/

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