Senior Architectural Spec Lead for Design-Build

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated seeks an experienced Senior Architect / Architectural Spec Writer with about 15 years of experience. You will develop, coordinate, and QA architectural specifications across diverse building projects, ensuring alignment with design intent and codes.

You will collaborate with project teams through schematic design to construction documents, maintain specification standards, and support QA/QC processes while staying current with codes and construction tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience as an Architectural Specifications Writer or Technical Architect with a strong specifications focus.
• Proficiency with CSI MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat.
• Experience preparing specifications using industry-standard tools (e.g., BSD SpecLink, MasterSpec, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of building materials, assemblies, performance criteria, and construction methods.
• Familiarity with major building codes (IBC, ADA, applicable local codes) and sustainability frameworks (LEED preferred but not required).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and maintain architectural specifications (Divisions 00 and 01, and Divisions 02-49 as applicable) for projects across multiple building types and delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
• Coordinate specifications with drawings to ensure consistency, accuracy, and constructability.
• Collaborate with architectural and engineering teams during all project phases, from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Review consultant specifications for coordination, compliance, and integration into the overall project manual.
• Maintain firm specification standards, guide specifications, and master sections; contribute to updates related to codes, sustainability requirements, and industry best practices.
• Research materials, assemblies and products in support of use on specific projects as well as for general potential use on future projects.
• Support QA/QC reviews of construction documents to reduce risk, resolve conflicts, and improve document clarity.
• Respond to contractor RFIs related to specifications and assist with addenda, substitutions, and change documentation as needed.
• Stay current with building codes, material standards, and emerging construction technologies.

Skills

Specification writing

BIM workflows

Revit coordination

Documentation management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BSD SpecLink

MasterSpec

CSI MasterFormat

Revit

Job description

STV Incorporated seeks an experienced Senior Architect / Architectural Spec Writer with about 15 years of experience. You will develop, coordinate, and QA architectural specifications across diverse building projects, ensuring alignment with design intent and codes.

You will collaborate with project teams through schematic design to construction documents, maintain specification standards, and support QA/QC processes while staying current with codes and construction tech.