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Design Workshop · 2 days ago

Specifications Writer

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Design Workshop Inc. is an internationally recognized firm focused on landscape architecture, urban design, and community planning. They seek licensed Landscape Architects with specifications expertise to analyze project documentation, develop construction specifications, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

ArchitectureConstructionLandscaping

Responsibilities

Analyze drawings and project documentation to draft, review, and refine specifications in alignment with project requirements, institutional guidelines, firm standards, technical criteria, industry best practices, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations

Develop, organize, and deliver construction specifications across applicable project phases and milestones

Development of a firmwide master set of specifications

Prepare and evaluate procurement and contract documentation

Coordinate and review consultant technical specifications to ensure consistency with firm standards and the overall project manual, while confirming adherence to current formatting conventions

Conduct product and materials research; support project designers in evaluating and selecting appropriate options

Collaborate with internal teams on the preparation and refinement of specifications and project manuals

Demonstrate strong design sensibility, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

Stay current on building technologies, product innovations, material advancements, regulatory updates, and industry trends to bring relevant expertise to project teams

Support construction observation efforts by reviewing product submittals, assessing substitution requests, and providing recommendations on compliance with specifications

Manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining deadlines and delivering quality outcomes while working both independently and as part of a team

Qualification

Landscape architectureSpecifications writingConstruction documentationAutoCADRevitBluebeam RevuCSI membershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum of five years of professional experience in landscape architecture, including at least three years focused on writing, editing, and developing specifications at a progressively responsible level

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, construction management, or a closely related discipline

Demonstrated experience supporting design teams with research on materials, fabricators, and manufacturers for landscape architectural projects

Solid understanding of landscape architectural design, engineering coordination, construction methods, products, design trends, and building systems, with the ability to communicate these effectively in both written and verbal form

Skilled in developing and editing specifications, preparing project manuals, and managing formatting and document production across disciplines

Comfortable interfacing with clients and contractors, applying technical expertise to guide decision-making and ensure high-quality project outcomes

Ability to update and refine in-house master specifications and maintain other reference resources

Proficient in interpreting construction drawings, program requirements, criteria documents, and technical details

Expertise in editing, formatting, and developing custom specification sections, as well as assembling comprehensive Project Manual deliverables across multiple disciplines

Membership in the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) required; CDT certification preferred. LEED AP credentials are highly valued

Software Skills: Bluebeam Revu, Bluebeam Studio, and Adobe Creative Suite; AutoCAD and Revit