Architectural Specifications Specialist

HKS Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Dallas is seeking a Construction Specifications Coordinator to join our team. The role supports project teams with technical specifications and requires high attention to detail, organization, and collaborative work. Opportunities include training staff in specification writing software and assisting with QA/QC processes.

The position emphasizes communication, multi-project prioritization, and meeting deadlines on architectural projects in a dynamic firm setting.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of architectural experience preferred, including 1+ year of specification writing.
• Certified Construction Specifier designation preferred.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Construction Specifications group to accomplish assigned tasks for project needs.
• Supports Construction Specifications team with packaging, back checking format, and issuing project specifications.
• Collaborates in maintaining the HKS specification masters.
• Assists in maintaining access for the Construction Specifications team to all specification platforms.
• Supports Project Managers in project specifications archival process.
• Assists in Quality Management review assignments as needed.
• Assists in maintaining Quality Management review log as needed.
• Responds to questions related to the scope of work.
• May develop and maintain relationships with vendors / suppliers.
• Works to meet project deadlines and project-specific keynotes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

eSpecs

MS Office Suite

Job description

HKS Dallas is seeking a Construction Specifications Coordinator to join our team. The role supports project teams with technical specifications and requires high attention to detail, organization, and collaborative work. Opportunities include training staff in specification writing software and assisting with QA/QC processes.

The position emphasizes communication, multi-project prioritization, and meeting deadlines on architectural projects in a dynamic firm setting.