Senior Architectural Specifications Writer

Cline; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO and professional development

Flexible spend accounts

Job summary

Cline is seeking an experienced Specification Writer to join our Raleigh or Charlotte team. You will collaborate with architects, designers, and project teams to develop clear, coordinated, and technically sound specifications from concept through construction.

You will lead project manuals, resolve conflicts between drawings and specifications, and contribute to the development of specification standards across service sectors. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years as architect/engineer/construction professional with focus on specifications, or three years as architectural specifier.
• CSI CDT certification.
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications, building systems, materials, and methods.
• Experience with multi-family and mixed-use projects; familiarity with industry standard tools like Deltek AIA MasterSpec.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of project manuals and technical specifications across varied projects.
• Serve as the specifications discipline lead, resolving conflicts between drawings and specs.
• Support development and maintenance of Cline specification standards and best practices.
• Conduct product and systems research to evaluate materials and construction systems.
• Stay current with building codes, material standards, and new construction technologies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Deltek

AIA MasterSpec

MasterSpec

Job description

Cline is seeking an experienced Specification Writer to join our Raleigh or Charlotte team. You will collaborate with architects, designers, and project teams to develop clear, coordinated, and technically sound specifications from concept through construction.

You will lead project manuals, resolve conflicts between drawings and specifications, and contribute to the development of specification standards across service sectors. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.