Senior Architectural Specifier

Dewberry; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks an Architectural Specification Writer to join our Tulsa office. You will develop project manuals, write and coordinate specifications, and support design teams with technical guidance.

The role emphasizes quality control, CSI MasterFormat alignment, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for career growth and involvement in a wide range of project types nationwide.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, engineering coordination, design trends, products, construction methodology, building systems, material application and manufacturer/supplier appropriateness.
• Ability to review and understand programs, drawings, and design narratives to discern design intent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of Project Manuals for projects of different scales and complexity.
• Review drawings, documents, and team interviews to determine the extent of specification needs.
• Write, edit, coordinate, and produce architectural outline specifications and 3-part specifications for various types of projects following CSI MasterFormat.
• Perform QC review of design drawings for quality control, technical accuracy and coordination with specifications in BlueBeam or another digital format.
• Collaborate with project architects, managers, and designers in product and material selection. Research materials and coordinate with design teams and consultants.
• Coordinate and review engineering and consultant technical specifications and compile into complete Project Manual.
• Provide specification support through Construction Administration and evaluate substitutions, submittals, and RFIs.
• Develop and improve document standards and best practices, coordinating with design, specification, LEED, QA/QC, and CA personnel.
• Develop, meet with, and maintain relationships with product representatives and stay current with product developments and industry trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Architectural design knowledge

Design coordination

Problem solving

Job description

Dewberry seeks an Architectural Specification Writer to join our Tulsa office. You will develop project manuals, write and coordinate specifications, and support design teams with technical guidance.

The role emphasizes quality control, CSI MasterFormat alignment, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for career growth and involvement in a wide range of project types nationwide.