Senior Specifications Writer — Architecture & BIM Specialist

ZGF Architects; Washington; On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k with employer match

4 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays

Job summary

ZGF Architects seeks a seasoned Specifications Writer for its Washington, D.C. office.

You will lead the creation, editing and coordination of project specifications for interiors and exteriors, ensuring alignment with design intent and technical accuracy. A tenacious, collaborative professional with 10+ years of experience thrives in a multidisciplinary team and supports QA/QC across complex, multi-phase projects.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree and/or licensure pursued or completed.
• 10+ years experience in architectural specifications and document control.
• Strong writing, spelling and editing abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience in construction administration for large-scale, complex projects.
• Familiarity with MasterSpec, SpecLink, BI/MIS tools and LEED or sustainable programs.

Responsibilities

• Edit and maintain project specifications per established procedures.
• Review, edit, and create technical specification sections.
• Develop written requirements for products, procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with product reps and staff for research and validation.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and project administration as needed.
• Support team in achieving quality, schedule and budget goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Architecture degree

Architectural license

CSI CDT/CCS certificate

Tools

RIB SpecLink Cloud

MasterSpec

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Studio

Newforma

Revit

Job description

ZGF Architects seeks a seasoned Specifications Writer for its Washington, D.C. office.

You will lead the creation, editing and coordination of project specifications for interiors and exteriors, ensuring alignment with design intent and technical accuracy. A tenacious, collaborative professional with 10+ years of experience thrives in a multidisciplinary team and supports QA/QC across complex, multi-phase projects.