Senior Architectural Specifications Writer

Integrus; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3 weeks vacation

8 paid holidays

401k match

Licensing and certification support

Job summary

Integrus Architecture in Seattle seeks a senior Architectural Specifications Writer to translate design intent into precise, buildable documentation. Lead the preparation of complex project specifications, ensure consistency and compliance, and advise teams on material selection and constructability.

You will mentor junior staff, refine master specs, and coordinate with clients and consultants. The role emphasizes research into new building technologies and regulatory requirements to advance the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in architectural specifications writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation of architectural specifications for complex projects.
• Provide oversight and quality control to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop strategic approaches for material selection, sustainability, and constructability.
• Research and integrate the latest building technologies, performance criteria, and regulatory requirements into specifications.
• Develop and refine master specifications, ensuring alignment with industry trends and firm-wide best practices.
• Train and mentor junior team members, fostering expertise in specifications writing and documentation processes.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve specification-related challenges.
• Represent the firm in professional industry organizations and contribute thought leadership in specifications writing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Architecture degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Architect license (US)

CSI CDT Certification

CSI CCS Certification

Tools

BSD SpecLink

Word

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Integrus Architecture in Seattle seeks a senior Architectural Specifications Writer to translate design intent into precise, buildable documentation. Lead the preparation of complex project specifications, ensure consistency and compliance, and advise teams on material selection and constructability.

You will mentor junior staff, refine master specs, and coordinate with clients and consultants. The role emphasizes research into new building technologies and regulatory requirements to advance the