Senior Architectural Specification Writer

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks an Architectural Specification Writer to join our growing practice. You will lead the creation of project manuals, write architectural specifications, and coordinate with design teams nationwide to ensure quality and constructability.

You will engage in product research, standards development, and facilitate collaboration with clients and consultants to integrate sustainable design solutions and effective documentation across various project types.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, engineering coordination, design trends, products, construction methodology, building systems, material application and manufacturer/supplier appropriateness.
• Ability to review and understand programs, drawings, and design narratives to discern design intent and assist in product selections.
• Knowledge of project delivery methods, construction procedures, and building codes and standards.
• Ability to self-organize, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of Project Manuals for projects of different scales and complexity; coordinate procurement requirements with technical sections.
• Review drawings and documents to determine specification needs and ensure compliance with project requirements and codes.
• Write and produce architectural outline specifications and 3-part specifications following CSI MasterFormat.
• Perform QC review of design drawings for quality control and alignment with specifications.
• Collaborate with project teams to research materials, perform constructability analysis, and incorporate sustainability into projects.
• Provide specification support through Construction Administration and facilitate substitutions, submittals, and RFIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Architectural design knowledge

Interpret design briefs

Project delivery knowledge

Building codes/standards knowledge

Self-organization

Tools

BlueBeam

Job description

Dewberry seeks an Architectural Specification Writer to join our growing practice. You will lead the creation of project manuals, write architectural specifications, and coordinate with design teams nationwide to ensure quality and constructability.

You will engage in product research, standards development, and facilitate collaboration with clients and consultants to integrate sustainable design solutions and effective documentation across various project types.