Architectural Specifications Specialist

Perkins&Will; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will seeks a Specifications Writer to develop and coordinate project specifications and procurement documentation that support design excellence, constructability, sustainability, and project delivery. You will translate design intent and material selections into clear, coordinated documentation.

Working with architects, designers, consultants, and clients, you will review documentation for conflicts, provide technical expertise on materials, and support bidding and construction

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of experience in specifications or related design/construction discipline.
• Degree or equivalent education; knowledge of construction docs and CSI standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and quality-control skills with managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain construction specifications, outlines, manuals, and procurement docs.
• Coordinate specifications with drawings, design intent, codes, and owner requirements.
• Review docs to identify conflicts and ensure accuracy before issuance.
• Provide technical expertise on materials, assemblies, systems, and products.
• Support bidding and construction administration, including addenda, RFIs, submittals, substitutions.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams throughout delivery.
• Contribute to firm standards, master specs, and sustainable design initiatives.
• Share knowledge across Perkins&Will's specifications community and mentor teams.

Skills

Coordination

Project management

Communication

Quality control

Education

Postsecondary degree or equivalent

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Deltek Specpoint

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perkins&Will seeks a Specifications Writer to develop and coordinate project specifications and procurement documentation that support design excellence, constructability, sustainability, and project delivery. You will translate design intent and material selections into clear, coordinated documentation.

Working with architects, designers, consultants, and clients, you will review documentation for conflicts, provide technical expertise on materials, and support bidding and construction