Senior Specifications Architect

Perkins&Will; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will is seeking a Senior Specifications Writer to lead development of project specifications and procurement documents for complex projects. The role focuses on design excellence, constructability, quality, sustainability, and risk management, while serving as a senior technical advisor to project teams.

You will mentor team members, contribute to firm-wide standards, and support bid and construction administration activities, including submittals and RFIs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in architectural specifications or related design disciplines.
• Experience coordinating specs for large, complex projects.
• Knowledge of building materials, CSI standards, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of construction specifications and procurement docs.
• Develop coordinated specs aligned with design intent, drawings, codes, owner requirements.
• Advise project teams on specification strategy, materials, sustainability, and risk.
• Support bidding, addenda, RFIs, submittals, substitutions, and reviews.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outcomes.
• Mentor staff and contribute to firm standards and resources.

Skills

Senior specifications writer

Construction documentation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Postsecondary degree or equivalent

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Deltek Specpoint

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

Perkins&Will is seeking a Senior Specifications Writer to lead development of project specifications and procurement documents for complex projects. The role focuses on design excellence, constructability, quality, sustainability, and risk management, while serving as a senior technical advisor to project teams.

You will mentor team members, contribute to firm-wide standards, and support bid and construction administration activities, including submittals and RFIs.