Senior Architectural Specifications Writer

Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc. seeks an experienced Architectural Specifications Writer to develop, edit, and prepare project specifications and manuals for architectural projects.

You will coordinate specs with drawings and design documents, support the Specifications Team, and help train staff while maintaining firmwide standards. You will work with Project Managers and Project Architects to ensure conformance to codes, industry standards, and contract requirements, drawing on broad knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (required).
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• CDT, CSI CCS certifications preferred.
• 8+ years of specs experience or combination of Project Architect and specs writing experience.
• Experience with BSD Spec-Link-E a plus (needed to learn software).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications for construction documents with Project Managers and Project Architects.
• Coordinate specification preparation among consultant disciplines.
• Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods.
• Ensure compliance with related codes, including NFPA 285 assemblies and products.
• Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements.
• Generate Preliminary Project Descriptions during early design phases.
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Review substitutions for equivalency of product attributes including life cycle, sustainability and risk assessment.
• Maintain, edit, and establish new standard specifications sections and firmwide templates.
• Communicate effectively with the project team, client, and consultants during the project duration.
• Assist project teams with technical details and provide necessary technical information.
• Research and access latest information from manufacturers and vendors.
• Have broad knowledge of projects related to workplace, healthcare, K-12, and living environments.
• Continuously work to improve and implement techniques to develop specifications.
• Listen to others and communicate efficiently with team members.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Work seamlessly with Specifications Team leadership.

Skills

Specifications writing

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

BSD Spec-Link-E

Microsoft Office

CDT

CSI CCS Certified

Job description

Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc. seeks an experienced Architectural Specifications Writer to develop, edit, and prepare project specifications and manuals for architectural projects.

You will coordinate specs with drawings and design documents, support the Specifications Team, and help train staff while maintaining firmwide standards. You will work with Project Managers and Project Architects to ensure conformance to codes, industry standards, and contract requirements, drawing on broad knowledge