Senior Architectural Specifications Writer – On-site M-Thu

ZGF Architects; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

401k with employer match

4 weeks PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Paid parental and family leave

Job summary

ZGF Architects is seeking an Architectural/Construction Specifications Writer to join our Portland, OR office. With at least 10 years of experience, you will contribute to a multidisciplinary team focused on architecture, interiors, and urban design while mentoring other specifiers.

The role is on-site Monday through Thursday, with remote work optional on Fridays. You will edit, maintain, and create specification sections, support product research, and collaborate across dispersed project teams

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in architecture or related field.
• Professional architecture degree preferred, or related degree considered.
• Experience in Construction Administration for large-scale and technically complex projects.
• CSI CDT or CCS certificate preferred, though not required.
• Experience with template specification platforms and Owner spec templates, including Division 00 and 01.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Bluebeam Studio; familiarity with BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a larger specifications team and mentor design teams and other specifiers.
• Edit and maintain project specifications per established procedures and industry standards.
• Review, edit, and create technical specification sections.
• Develop written requirements for products, procedures, and standards for complex projects.
• Assist staff with product research and ongoing editing of templates.
• Support RFIs or submittals as needed across projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams toward design solutions.

Skills

Strong communicator

Autonomous worker

Team collaboration

Education

Professional architecture degree preferred

Tools

RIB SpecLink Cloud

MasterSpec/Specpoint

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Studio

Revit

Job description

ZGF Architects is seeking an Architectural/Construction Specifications Writer to join our Portland, OR office. With at least 10 years of experience, you will contribute to a multidisciplinary team focused on architecture, interiors, and urban design while mentoring other specifiers.

The role is on-site Monday through Thursday, with remote work optional on Fridays. You will edit, maintain, and create specification sections, support product research, and collaborate across dispersed project teams