Senior Specifications Architect - Sustainable Construction

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

Job summary

Perkins&Will seeks a Senior Specifications Writer to lead project specs and procurement documents for complex Dallas projects. You will advise on materials, assemblies, sustainability, and risk management while ensuring design intent and code compliance.

Coordinate with design teams, support bidding and construction administration, and mentor staff while contributing to firm-wide standards and resources.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural specifications or related design/construction experience.
• Postsecondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documentation, codes, and CSI standards.
• Ability to evaluate technical risks and manage multiple priorities with quality.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of specifications, manuals, and procurement docs for complex projects.
• Develop coordinated specs aligned with design intent, drawings, codes, owner requirements, and quality standards.
• Advise teams on specification strategy, materials, assemblies, sustainability, and risk management.
• Support bidding, construction administration, addenda, submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and related reviews.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Mentor staff and contribute to firm-wide standards and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Specification strategy

Project coordination

Risk management

Education

Postsecondary degree or equivalent

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Deltek Specpoint

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perkins&Will seeks a Senior Specifications Writer to lead project specs and procurement documents for complex Dallas projects. You will advise on materials, assemblies, sustainability, and risk management while ensuring design intent and code compliance.

Coordinate with design teams, support bidding and construction administration, and mentor staff while contributing to firm-wide standards and resources.