Senior Specifications Writer (A/E Projects)

Ghafari As; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates in-office role seeking a Specifications Writer to coordinate preparation of specifications for architectural/engineering projects. You will work with project managers, architects and engineers to develop material requirements and installation details.

The position requires five or more years of experience, proficiency in MasterSpec and related tools, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience writing specification documents in architectural/engineering industry.
• Proficiency in Master Spec, Master Works, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers, architects and engineers to prepare specifications for schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Educate less experienced staff on specification writing principles.
• Update Ghafari master specifications as required.
• Coordinate specification preparation among disciplines and produce final documents on schedule.
• Conduct technical investigation of products and methods to edit specifications.
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents when requested.
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulations in collaboration with architects and engineers.
• Prepare written portions of addenda and bulletins related to specifications.
• Gather on-site data pertinent to the preparation of specifications.
• Establish and update procedures for maintaining job files.

Skills

Master Spec

Master Works

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Registered Architect preferred

CSI or SCIP membership preferred

CDT, CCCA, CCS accreditation preferred

Tools

BIM 360/ACC

Bluebeam

Spec Link Cloud

Visispecs

SpecsIntact

Job description

Ghafari Associates in-office role seeking a Specifications Writer to coordinate preparation of specifications for architectural/engineering projects. You will work with project managers, architects and engineers to develop material requirements and installation details.

The position requires five or more years of experience, proficiency in MasterSpec and related tools, and strong writing and communication skills.