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CannonDesign · 1 month ago

Specification Writer IV

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$97K/yr - $122K/yr

8+ years exp

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. This role involves writing architectural specifications for a variety of complex projects and mentoring less experienced writers while managing multiple project deadlines.

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 into the Project Manual

Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliveries for various project delivery types

Mentor less experienced Specification Writers and Coordinators to best practices of the industry

With a Specification Coordinator, coordinating 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 as well as sustainable content, based on project work

Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and resources

Engaged in the development of firm-wide standards

Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content

As required during CA Phase, assist project teams with shop drawing and product substitution review

Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices and share knowledge

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm's compliance policies

Support Sustainability goals of the firm

Act as a mentor to others

May perform other duties as required

Qualification

Specifications writingArchitectural knowledgeConstruction techniquesCSI certificationAdvanced technical knowledgeProject delivery methodsMS Office proficiencyBusiness acumenInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkConflict resolutionCritical thinkingMentoring

Required

Bachelor degree required

A minimum of 8 years of related experience required in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry

Minimum of five (5) or more years of specifications writing experience

CSI certification required

Advanced knowledge in discipline and focused areas including project delivery methods

Detailed understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01

Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required

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, including Teams and OneNote, as well as BlueBeam Revu

Familiarity with specification editing software is required

Preferred

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field preferred

Master degree preferred

Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred

CSI certification preferred

CCS certification preferred

Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred

Proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred

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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