Senior Architectural Specifications Writer

ECS Group of Companies; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Roseville, CA seeks an experienced Specification Writer II to guide design teams on product selection and prepare and edit construction specifications. You will ensure code compliance and coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants through all project phases.

This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a solid background in architecture or construction and strong technical expertise in specifications writing.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting teams in researching product materials, fabrics, and manufacturers for architectural projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, engineering coordination, products, construction methodology, design trends, building systems, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings, programs, criteria documents, details, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of specification projects and resolve technical/administrative issues.
• Guide architectural design firms on product selection and other design considerations.
• Write and edit specifications for projects and coordinate with project requirements, guidelines, standards, laws, rules, and codes.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and prepare construction specifications for project phases and milestones.
• Prepare and review procurement and contracting requirements, including Division 01 General Requirements.
• Coordinate and review consultant specifications for conformance with firm standards and project manual workflows.
• Perform product research; assist designers with material and product selections.
• Coordinate with internal Project Architects and other disciplines in specs preparation.
• Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and industry trends.
• Assist with review of product submittals and substitution requests for compliance.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines; work independently and in a team.
• Attend project discussions with clients and follow up on reports.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Product materials research

Architectural design knowledge

Reading construction drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

High School Diploma or GED

CSI membership

CDT Certification

LEED AP or CCS or licensed Architect/Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu/Studio

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Roseville, CA seeks an experienced Specification Writer II to guide design teams on product selection and prepare and edit construction specifications. You will ensure code compliance and coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants through all project phases.

This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a solid background in architecture or construction and strong technical expertise in specifications writing.