Senior Architectural Specifications Writer

Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, Incorporated; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, Incorporated seeks an experienced Specifications Writer to advance the quality and consistency of our projects. You will collaborate with construction admins, architects, designers, PMs and consultants to develop and coordinate specifications from design through construction documents.

This role is remote-friendly; you will stay engaged with project teams, mentor staff, and help maintain firm-wide standards across diverse project types and delivery methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated specification writing or substantial architectural/technical experience.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods and material assemblies.
• Familiarity with CSI MasterFormat and construction documentation standards.
• Experience with specification platforms such as MasterSpec/SpecPoint/SpecLink.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and coordinate project specifications for a variety of project types and delivery methods.
• Collaborate with project teams throughout the design and documentation process.
• Coordinate specifications with drawings, consultant information, owner requirements, and applicable codes.
• Research building materials, products, assemblies, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain and continually improve the firm’s master specifications and technical standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Assist teams with product evaluations, substitutions, and material selections.
• Support consistency between drawings and specifications.
• Share technical expertise with staff through mentoring, training, and project support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery standards and best practices.

Skills

Specification writing

Architectural knowledge

Project collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

MasterSpec/SpecPoint/SpecLink

Revit

Bluebeam

BIM workflows

Job description

Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, Incorporated seeks an experienced Specifications Writer to advance the quality and consistency of our projects. You will collaborate with construction admins, architects, designers, PMs and consultants to develop and coordinate specifications from design through construction documents.

This role is remote-friendly; you will stay engaged with project teams, mentor staff, and help maintain firm-wide standards across diverse project types and delivery methods.