Construction Specifications Specialist

Perkins&Will; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will is seeking a Specifications Writer to develop and coordinate project specifications and procurement documentation that support design excellence, constructability, sustainability, and successful project delivery.

Working closely with architects, designers, consultants, and clients, you will translate design intent, building systems, and material selections into clear construction documentation.

Qualifications

• Prepare and coordinate construction specifications and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate specs with drawings, design intent, codes, owner requirements, and project delivery methods.
• Review documentation to identify conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality before issuance.
• Provide technical expertise on building materials, assemblies, systems, construction methods, and product selections.
• Support project teams during bidding and construction administration, including addenda, submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and related technical reviews.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of firm standards, master specifications, technical resources, and sustainable design initiatives.
• Share knowledge and best practices across Perkins&Will's national specifications community and support team development as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain construction specifications, outline specifications, project manuals, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate specifications with project drawings, design intent, applicable codes, owner requirements, and project delivery methods.
• Review documentation to identify conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality before issuance.
• Provide technical expertise on building materials, assemblies, systems, construction methods, and product selections.
• Support project teams during bidding and construction administration, including addenda, submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and related technical reviews.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of firm standards, master specifications, technical resources, and sustainable design initiatives.
• Share knowledge and best practices across Perkins&Will's national specifications community and support team development as appropriate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Quality control

Project coordination

Education

Postsecondary degree or equivalent

CDT/CCS credential (preferred)

Professional degree or licensure in related field

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Deltek Specpoint

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perkins&Will is seeking a Specifications Writer to develop and coordinate project specifications and procurement documentation that support design excellence, constructability, sustainability, and successful project delivery.

Working closely with architects, designers, consultants, and clients, you will translate design intent, building systems, and material selections into clear construction documentation.