Senior Architectural Specifications Specialist

SMMA; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced architectural specification writer to lead the creation and coordination of project specifications and manuals. You will work with PMs and Project Architects to ensure consistency across disciplines, manage Uniformat specs for schematic design, and support front-end documents for client reviews.

The role requires strong knowledge of MasterSpec, MasterFormat, AIA contracts, and CSI certifications, with 5+ years in related fields.

Qualifications

• Understanding of MasterSpec and MasterFormat specification systems.
• Understanding of AIA contracts, forms, and documents.
• CSI certifications (CDT/CCS/CCCA/CCPR) or related involvement.
• Architectural, construction, or engineering education.
• More than 5 years in architectural/contracting/engineering roles.
• Strong written, graphic, and verbal communication.
• Proficient word processing and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Write architectural technical specifications for each project phase per PM and PD decisions.
• Coordinate specifications across disciplines and consultant specs for format and language.
• Prepare Uniformat specifications for schematic design.
• Coordinate the Project Manual using SMMA Master specs, MasterSpec, MasterFormat templates.
• Coordinate contracting, bidding, and front-end docs for client review.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, substitutions, and contract interpretation.
• Maintain SMMA specification masters for various project types and educate staff.
• Research products and guide specifications to support project needs.

Skills

Specification Writing

Project Manual Coordination

Contract Document Interpretation

Addenda Preparation

RFI Response Assistance

Submittal Evaluation

Product Research

Specification Production Software

Specification Coordination

Construction Document Preparation

Excellent Written Communication

Graphic Communication Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Education

Architectural education

Construction education

Engineering education

CDT

CCS

CCCA

CCPR

5+ years experience

Tools

SMMA Master Specifications

MasterSpec

MasterFormat Templates

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced architectural specification writer to lead the creation and coordination of project specifications and manuals. You will work with PMs and Project Architects to ensure consistency across disciplines, manage Uniformat specs for schematic design, and support front-end documents for client reviews.

The role requires strong knowledge of MasterSpec, MasterFormat, AIA contracts, and CSI certifications, with 5+ years in related fields.