Senior Architectural Specifications Writer

ZGF Architects

Portland (OR)

Hybrid

USD 111,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

401k with employer match

4 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays

Paid parental and family leave

Job summary

ZGF Architects in Portland, OR seeks an Architectural/Construction Specifications Writer with 10+ years of experience to join our team onsite in Portland. The role offers on-site Monday-Thursday with Fridays optional remote, supporting a diverse team across architecture, interiors, and urban design.

Responsibilities include editing and maintaining specifications, coordinating with product reps, and assisting with RFIs and submittals.

Qualifications

Professional architecture degree preferred, or related degree considered.
Architectural license preferred.
Minimum of 10 years' experience.
Experience in Construction Administration for large-scale and technically complex projects.
CSI CDT or CCS certificate preferred.
Experience with template specification platforms (such as RIB SpecLink Cloud or MasterSpec/Specpoint), client standards, and Owner specification section templates, including Division 00 and 01 sections.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Bluebeam Studio.
Familiarity with knowledge management and building information management systems, including Revit.
Experience with LEED and/or other sustainable certification systems required.
Experience specifying both interiors and exteriors.
Autonomous worker with ability to be an effective collaborator and contributor to a geographically dispersed project team.
Strong communicator: articulate with strong oral and written communication abilities; excellent spelling, grammar and typing skills.

Responsibilities

Be part of a larger specifications team, and mentor design teams and other Specifiers.
Be a well-rounded strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design and technical project resolution.
Bring a proven track-record of success with complex, multi-phase projects.
Participate in setting direction for the execution of project goals and objectives, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods.
Edit and maintain project specifications per established procedures and industry standards, including MasterFormat and SectionFormat.
Review, edit, and create technical specification sections.
Create the written requirements for the products, procedures, and standards for complex projects.
Develop relationships with product representatives.
Assist staff in conducting product research.
Assist with ongoing editing and revisions of ZGF template specifications.
Occasionally assist with other project administration duties including responding to RFIs or submittals.
Seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including internal and external design team, toward design solutions.
Be energized to create something new every day and eager to collaborate in a team.
Participate in the effective performance of the project team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget.
Be calm under pressure and be able to prioritize tasks across multiple projects or assignments.