Senior Architectural Specifications Lead

ECS Southwest, LLP; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking an experienced Specification Writer III to join its Southwest Building Science + Infrastructure team in Dallas, TX. You will research materials, develop detailed specifications, and ensure alignment with project requirements, codes, and standards, collaborating with architects, engineers, and project teams.

You will lead product material research, prepare and review Division 01 General Requirements, coordinate with consultants, review submittals, and help advance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural and specification writing experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in Architectural or Commercial Interiors.
• Minimum of 3 years of increased responsibility in writing, editing, and developing AIA MasterFormat 3-part specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in researching product materials and manufacturers for architectural projects.
• Write and edit specifications for projects and coordinate compliance with project requirements and codes.
• Prepare and review Division 01 General Requirements sections.
• Coordinate and review consultant technical specifications for conformance with firm standards.
• Review product submittals and substitution requests and assess compliance.
• Develop and update in-house MasterSpec documents and standards.
• Stay current on building technology and industry trends to advise project teams.

Skills

Architectural design

Bid documents

Engineering coordination

Reading drawings

Specification writing

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Science or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Studio

Adobe Acrobat

VisiSpecs

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Word

Job description

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking an experienced Specification Writer III to join its Southwest Building Science + Infrastructure team in Dallas, TX. You will research materials, develop detailed specifications, and ensure alignment with project requirements, codes, and standards, collaborating with architects, engineers, and project teams.

You will lead product material research, prepare and review Division 01 General Requirements, coordinate with consultants, review submittals, and help advance