Senior Specifications Lead – Architecture & Sustainability

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

Job summary

Perkins & Will is seeking a Senior Specifications Writer to lead project specifications and procurement docs for complex projects, aligning with design intent, codes, and owner requirements while mitigating risks. You’ll serve as a trusted technical advisor across materials, systems, and sustainability strategies.

You’ll provide senior support through bidding, addenda, submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and reviews, while mentoring colleagues and shaping firm standards for master specifications

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in architectural specifications or related design disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documentation, codes, CSI standards, and delivery methods.
• Ability to evaluate risks, develop specification strategies, and manage multiple priorities with quality.
• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of construction specifications and procurement docs for complex projects.
• Develop specifications aligned with design intent, drawings, codes, and owner requirements while mitigating risks.
• Serve as senior technical advisor on materials, assemblies, systems, and sustainability strategy.
• Provide support through bidding, addenda, submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and documentation reviews.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to firmwide standards and knowledge resources.

Skills

Architectural specifications

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Postsecondary degree in a design/architecture-related field

CDT/CCS credential (preferred)

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Deltek Specpoint

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perkins & Will is seeking a Senior Specifications Writer to lead project specifications and procurement docs for complex projects, aligning with design intent, codes, and owner requirements while mitigating risks. You’ll serve as a trusted technical advisor across materials, systems, and sustainability strategies.

You’ll provide senior support through bidding, addenda, submittals, substitutions, RFIs, and reviews, while mentoring colleagues and shaping firm standards for master specifications