Senior Specification Writer — Architecture & Standards

O'Connell Robertson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Health Insurance

401k with Employer Matching

Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability

Job summary

O’Connell Robertson in Austin, TX seeks a Specification Writer with a 7+ year track record in architectural projects to develop complete, accurate project manuals. You will coordinate specs, support research and material evaluation, and advise project teams on standards and content, working within a collaborative, growth-focused firm.

Join our Specification Team in Austin for opportunities to lead specification delivery, stay current with industry practices, and contribute to high-quality design

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting architectural projects.
• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited program.
• Experience coordinating architectural specifications and project manuals.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and building systems.
• Excellent organization, communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple project deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat; SpecLink preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specifications with drawings and consultant docs for consistency.
• Lead specification kickoff and coordination meetings.
• Support material research, evaluation and selection.
• Advise teams on specification content and standards.
• Manage specifications throughout design and construction, including revisions and addenda.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and industry reps to maintain current knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards, codes, and QA objectives.
• Help improve specification standards and templates.

Skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

SpecLink (or similar)

Education

Architecture degree (Bachelors)

Architecture or related field (Masters)

Accredited program

Tools

SpecLink

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

O’Connell Robertson in Austin, TX seeks a Specification Writer with a 7+ year track record in architectural projects to develop complete, accurate project manuals. You will coordinate specs, support research and material evaluation, and advise project teams on standards and content, working within a collaborative, growth-focused firm.

Join our Specification Team in Austin for opportunities to lead specification delivery, stay current with industry practices, and contribute to high-quality design