Senior Specifications Architect – Materials & Master Specs

Gensler; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401k

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Gensler in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Specifications Specialist to support project teams in preparing Preliminary Project Descriptions, Outline Specifications, and Construction Project Manuals. The role emphasizes researching materials, selecting products, editing specifications, and administering construction contracts.

This is not a remote position. The selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Baltimore or Washington, DC area upon acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Interior Design; accreditation preferred.
• Registered architect or interior designer preferred.
• CDT certificate or CCS certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of base building and interior fitout documentation preferred.
• Experience writing building construction specifications required.
• Ability to edit and produce master specifications from master documents.

Responsibilities

• Communicate firm best practices, policies, and procedures to project teams with a focus on material research and sustainability.
• Educate and mentor staff on master specification documents, construction document technology, and editing methodology.
• Liaise with Manufacturers Representatives for research and project support.
• Provide specification editing support for various Studios and Practice Areas.
• Assist Regional Specification Leaders in developing and maintaining master specification documents.
• Support Regional Specification Leaders in preparing educational materials on specifications and technical topics.
• Aid Regional Specification Leaders in conducting compliance training and monitoring activities.
• Write technical specifications that comply with project requirements, standards, laws, regulations, and codes.
• Oversee production of complete, high-quality specifications and updated master sections.

Skills

Materials research

Sustainability knowledge

Mentoring staff

Editing specifications

Project team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Interior Design

Registered architect or interior designer

CDT/CCS certification

Tools

AIA MasterSpec

E-Specs

Job description

Gensler in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Specifications Specialist to support project teams in preparing Preliminary Project Descriptions, Outline Specifications, and Construction Project Manuals. The role emphasizes researching materials, selecting products, editing specifications, and administering construction contracts.

This is not a remote position. The selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Baltimore or Washington, DC area upon acceptance.