Senior Specifications Lead – Architecture & Sustainability

Perkins&Will; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will seeks a Senior Specifications Writer to lead development of project specifications and procurement documentation for complex projects. You will align specifications with design intent, codes, and owner requirements while mitigating risks.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor on materials, systems, and sustainability, supporting bidding, submittals, RFIs, and addenda with senior-level expertise. Mentoring and contributing to firm standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in architectural specifications, architecture, engineering, interior design, construction, or related design/construction discipline.
• Postsecondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documentation, project delivery methods, building materials and systems, building codes, and CSI standards.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical risks, develop effective specification strategies, influence project decisions, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction specifications, project manuals, procurement documentation, and related deliverables for complex projects and portfolios.
• Develop coordinated specifications aligned with project design intent, drawings, codes, owner requirements, delivery methods, and quality standards while mitigating risks.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor on specification strategy, building materials, assemblies, systems, product selection, sustainability, and risk management.
• Provide senior-level support throughout project delivery, including bidding, construction administration, addenda, submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and other technical reviews.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to support successful outcomes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to firmwide standards, master specifications, technical resources, knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Postsecondary degree

CDT/CCS credential

Professional licensure or certification (A/E/ID)

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Deltek Specpoint

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perkins&Will seeks a Senior Specifications Writer to lead development of project specifications and procurement documentation for complex projects. You will align specifications with design intent, codes, and owner requirements while mitigating risks.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor on materials, systems, and sustainability, supporting bidding, submittals, RFIs, and addenda with senior-level expertise. Mentoring and contributing to firm standards is essential.