Senior Architectural Specification Writer

Gray Design Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Design Group in St. Louis is seeking a talented Architectural Specification Writer to join our Architecture team.

You will develop, coordinate, and maintain comprehensive construction specifications for architectural projects, ensuring accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project requirements. The ideal candidate has strong technical writing skills, deep knowledge of building materials and systems, and the ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, and manufacturers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or Technical Writing.
• 10+ years of experience preparing architectural specifications for commercial, institutional, healthcare, or government projects.
• Strong knowledge of CSI MasterFormat and SpecPoint.
• Extensive understanding of construction methods, materials, building systems, and industry best practices.
• Experience coordinating specifications with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and maintain project specifications using AIA MasterSpec.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop project manuals and technical specifications for architectural and interior design projects.
• Review drawings and contract documents for consistency and coordination between plans and specifications.
• Research and evaluate building materials, products, systems, and construction methods.
• Ensure specifications comply with codes, regulations, client standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, and contractors on specification matters.
• Maintain and update the firm’s master specification library and standards documentation.
• Review submittals, substitutions, and RFIs for compliance with project specs.
• Support quality assurance and quality control throughout design and construction.
• Stay current on industry trends, sustainability standards, and construction technologies.
• Assist project teams with bidding and construction administration activities related to specifications.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Drawings interpretation

Contract documents

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CSI MasterFormat

SpecPoint

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Gray Design Group in St. Louis is seeking a talented Architectural Specification Writer to join our Architecture team.

You will develop, coordinate, and maintain comprehensive construction specifications for architectural projects, ensuring accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project requirements. The ideal candidate has strong technical writing skills, deep knowledge of building materials and systems, and the ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, and manufacturers to