Architectural Specifications Lead

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking a seasoned Specifications Writer to coordinate preparation of architectural and engineering specifications for schematic, design development and construction documents.

The role requires five or more years of experience in the architectural/engineering industry, strong proficiency with Master Spec and related tools, and a commitment to maintaining office standard specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Five or more years’ experience writing specification documents in architectural/engineering industry.
• Familiar with Master Spec, Master Works, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Active CSI/ SCIP membership preferred; CDT, CCCA, and/or CCS accreditation preferred.

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.
• 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.
• Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements as required.

Skills

Excellent written and oral | коммуника

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Registered Architect preferred

CSI/ SCIP membership preferred

CDT, CCCA, and/or CCS accreditation preferred

Tools

Master Spec

Master Works

Microsoft Office

BIM 360/ACC

Bluebeam

Spec Link Cloud

Visispecs

SpecsIntact

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking a seasoned Specifications Writer to coordinate preparation of architectural and engineering specifications for schematic, design development and construction documents.

The role requires five or more years of experience in the architectural/engineering industry, strong proficiency with Master Spec and related tools, and a commitment to maintaining office standard specifications.