Senior Healthcare Architectural Specs Writer

Eppstein Uhen Architects; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eppstein Uhen Architects seeks an Architectural Specifications Writer to develop and manage project manuals for healthcare projects. You will coordinate with PMs, Project Architects, and consultants to align drawings, materials, and installation requirements.

Responsibilities include creating standard specs and templates, reviewing submittals and substitutions, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining firmwide specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• CDT and CSI CCS certifications preferred.
• 8+ years of specifications experience or combination with project architect work.
• Experience with BSD Spec-Link-E a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications for construction documents with PMs and project architects.
• Coordinate specification preparation among consultant disciplines.
• Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods.
• Ensure compliance with related codes and regulations, including NFPA 285 assemblies and products.
• Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements.
• Generate Preliminary Project Descriptions during early design phases.
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Review substitutions for equivalency of product attributes including life cycle, sustainability and risk assessment.
• Maintain, edit, and establish new standard specifications sections and firmwide templates.
• Communicates effectively with the project team, client, and consultants during the project duration.
• Assists project teams with technical details and provides necessary technical information.
• Researches and has access to the latest information from manufacturers and vendors.
• Has a broad knowledge of projects related to healthcare environments.
• Continuously works to improve and implement techniques to develop specifications.
• Must be willing to listen to other and communicate efficiently with team members.
• Assists with training and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Work seamlessly with Specifications Team leadership.

Job description

Eppstein Uhen Architects seeks an Architectural Specifications Writer to develop and manage project manuals for healthcare projects. You will coordinate with PMs, Project Architects, and consultants to align drawings, materials, and installation requirements.

Responsibilities include creating standard specs and templates, reviewing submittals and substitutions, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining firmwide specifications.