Senior Architectural Specification Writer

Kgdarchitecture; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KGD Architecture in Washington, DC is seeking a Specification Writer with 5+ years of experience to prepare and coordinate architectural specifications and construction documents. This key role supports the Washington, DC studio, collaborating with Project Architects, Project Managers, and consultants to ensure accuracy and consistency across MasterSpec and CSI formats for diverse building types.

Ideal candidates will have strong editing, organizational, and technical skills, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Prepares, edits, and coordinates architectural specifications for projects of varying size and complexity using MasterSpec and CSI formats.
• Develops and maintains Division 00, Division 01, and technical specification sections consistent with project requirements and firm standards.
• Coordinates specifications with drawings and collaborates with Project Architects, Project Managers, and consultants to ensure consistency and completeness of construction documents.
• Reviews product data, substitutions, RFIs, and submittals for conformance with project specifications.
• Assists with QA/QC reviews of construction documents, with emphasis on specification coordination.
• Supports bidding and procurement activities by responding to specification-related questions and preparing addenda as required.
• Researches building products, materials, codes, and industry standards to recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Maintains and updates the firm's master specification library and specification standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, edits, and coordinates architectural specifications for projects of varying size and complexity using MasterSpec and CSI formats.
• Develops and maintains Division 00, Division 01, and technical specification sections.
• Coordinates specifications with drawings and collaborates with Project Architects, Project Managers, and consultants to ensure consistency and completeness of the construction documents.
• Reviews product data, substitutions, RFIs, and submittals for conformance with the project specifications.
• Assists with QA/QC reviews of construction documents, with particular emphasis on specification coordination.
• Supports bidding and procurement activities by responding to specification-related questions and preparing addenda, as required.
• Researches building products, materials, codes, and industry standards to recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Maintains and updates the firm's master specification library and specification standards.

Skills

Specification writing

Microsoft Word

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

MasterSpec

e-SPECS

SpecLink

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture/AA/CM

Tools

MasterSpec

e-SPECS

SpecLink

Revit

Job description

KGD Architecture in Washington, DC is seeking a Specification Writer with 5+ years of experience to prepare and coordinate architectural specifications and construction documents. This key role supports the Washington, DC studio, collaborating with Project Architects, Project Managers, and consultants to ensure accuracy and consistency across MasterSpec and CSI formats for diverse building types.

Ideal candidates will have strong editing, organizational, and technical skills, with proficiency in