Architectural Specifications Writer

EUA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EUA is seeking an Architectural Specifications Writer for our healthcare studio. The writer develops, edits, and prepares technical project specifications and manuals, coordinating with drawings and documents to establish material and installation requirements.

The role Requires extensive collaboration with project managers, architects and consultants to ensure compliance with codes, lifecycle considerations, sustainability and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, with professional licensure preferred.
• 8+ years of specifications experience or combined architecture/specifications background.
• Experience with BSD Spec-Link-E and industry-standard formats.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit and prepare architectural specifications/project manuals.
• Coordinate specifications with drawings and design documents to define materials and installation requirements.
• Review submittals and substitutions for conformance with contract documents.
• Maintain firmwide standard specifications sections and templates.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects and consultants to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support training of staff and mentoring of junior team members.
• Research and integrate information from manufacturers and vendors.
• Lead with the Specifications Team to uphold firm technical standards.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Research

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

CDT

CSI CCS Certified

Tools

BSD Spec-Link-E

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

• Work with Project Managers and Project Architects to prepare specifications for construction documents
• Interact, coordinate and expedite specification preparation among consultant disciplines
• Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods
• Ensure compliance with related codes and regulations, including NFPA 285 assemblies and products
• Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements
• Generate Preliminary Project Descriptions during early design phases
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents
• Review substitutions for equivalency of product attributes including life cycle, sustainability and risk assessment
• Maintain, edit, and establish new standard specifications sections and firmwide templates
• Communicates effectively with the project team, client, and consultants during the project duration
• Assists project teams with technical details and provides necessary technical information
• Researches and has access to the latest information from manufacturers and vendors
• Has a broad knowledge of projects related to healthcare environments
• Continuously works to improve and implement techniques to develop specifications
• Must be willing to listen to other and communicate efficiently with team members
• Assists with training and mentoring less experienced staff
• Work seamlessly with Specifications Team leadership

Job Details

An Architectural Specifications Writer develops, writes, edits, and prepares technical project specifications / project manuals for architectural projects primarily emanating from our healthcare studio, while also coordinating and linking the information back to the overall firm. The writer coordinates the specifications with drawings and design documents to establish material and installation requirements. The individual also helps create and maintain office standard specifications and project templates. The specifications writer works with the firm's Specifications Team to develop firmwide technical requirements and standards and assists with training of staff. This individual must exhibit a thorough understanding of building materials, assemblies, systems, details, codes, construction techniques, and communication strategies.

• Work with Project Managers and Project Architects to prepare specifications for construction documents
• Interact, coordinate and expedite specification preparation among consultant disciplines
• Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods
• Ensure compliance with related codes and regulations, including NFPA 285 assemblies and products
• Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements
• Generate Preliminary Project Descriptions during early design phases
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents
• Review substitutions for equivalency of product attributes including life cycle, sustainability and risk assessment
• Maintain, edit, and establish new standard specifications sections and firmwide templates
• Communicates effectively with the project team, client, and consultants during the project duration
• Assists project teams with technical details and provides necessary technical information
• Researches and has access to the latest information from manufacturers and vendors
• Has a broad knowledge of projects related to healthcare environments
• Continuously works to improve and implement techniques to develop specifications
• Must be willing to listen to other and communicate efficiently with team members
• Assists with training and mentoring less experienced staff
• Work seamlessly with Specifications Team leadership

The Fine Print

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect is preferred
• CDT, CSI CCS Certified is preferred
• 8+ years of specifications experience and/or combination of Project Architect and specifications writing experience
• Experience with BSD Spec-Link-E a plus (required to learn software)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Annual base salary is $65,000 - $100,000 based on experience