Architectural Specs Writer—Impactful Collaboration

NBBJ Design; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

NBBJ seeks a talented Architectural Specifications Writer to join a firmwide, interdisciplinary team. The role supports project teams with contract document production and technical consulting, at either Intermediate or Senior levels.

Join Studio N and help define standards across the firm's diverse projects from coast to coast, coordinating with BIM, engineers, and designers to produce high-quality, well-coordinated specifications.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• For Intermediate Specification Writers: Minimum of five years of experience working as an architect, engineer, or construction manager, three of those years with a demonstrated focus on specifications.
• For Senior Specification Writers: Minimum of ten years of experience working as an architect, engineer, or construction manager, five of those years with a demonstrated focus on specifications.
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec content.
• Experience with one or more of the leading specification authoring solutions, cloud-based and otherwise.
• Experience with word processing software such as MS Word.
• Experience with collaboration tools including Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Mural, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience researching and selecting sustainable materials and developing sustainability requirements in specifications.
• Knowledge of and commitment to current and emerging best practices in sustainable, resilient, and equitable materials with the ability to inform and guide firm practices and advance team knowledge.
• CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) credential is desirable
• CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) credential is desirable
• LEED, WELL, ILFI or other sustainable design credential(s) are desirable

Responsibilities

• Integrate with the project teams and participate in setting direction for project goals and objectives.
• Prepare the Project Manual
• Prepare and coordinate the Conditions of the Contract
• Coordinate specifications with drawings/BIM
• Coordinate architectural specifications with those of engineering and other disciplines
• Perform QA/QC reviews of deliverables
• Support Construction Administration teams review of submittals, substitutions, and requests for information
• Balance multiple project teams and project types.
• Develop and maintain firm-wide specification masters
• Research materials and products for performance and sustainability
• Participate in firmwide documentation standards team and coordinate specifications with BIM
• Contribute to specifications initiatives

Skills

Document interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Architectural systems knowledge

Mentorship & collaboration

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Mural

Microsoft Teams

BIM coordination

Job description

NBBJ seeks a talented Architectural Specifications Writer to join a firmwide, interdisciplinary team. The role supports project teams with contract document production and technical consulting, at either Intermediate or Senior levels.

Join Studio N and help define standards across the firm's diverse projects from coast to coast, coordinating with BIM, engineers, and designers to produce high-quality, well-coordinated specifications.