Specifications Support - Architecture/Engineering

Ghafari As; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari As in Dearborn, Michigan, seeks a Specifications Support member to assist in executing project specifications and technical tasks. This role involves understanding construction documents, collaborating with project teams, and developing quality assurance practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and be proficient in relevant software tools.

1-3 years’ exposure to construction specifications is preferred. Ghafari Associates, LLC promotes equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years exposure to construction specifications preferred.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, BIM360, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist in editing construction specifications.
• Assemble construction specification sections into a project manual.
• Prepare basic specifications meeting company standards.
• Work with project team members and follow direction from specifier.
• Coordinate with teams for best practices in specifications.
• Maintain specification templates including codes and standards.
• Assist in quality control on terminology and coordination.
• Explore new techniques and products for specifications.

Skills

Proficiency in Bluebeam

Proficiency in BIM360

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams

Ability to write clear, concise sentences

Ability to accurately describe materials

Understand basic construction methods

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

General Summary: The Specifications Support member, with overall supervision from the Manager of Architecture, assists in executing office and project-related specifications and technical tasks of simple complexity.

Essential Job Functions

• Capable of generally reading and understanding construction drawings and construction specifications.
• Possess/demonstrates the technical ability to assist in the editing of construction specifications.
• Assists in assembling of construction specification sections into a project manual based on direction from the specifications writing technical staff.
• Assists in preparation of basic specifications, including formatting the specs to meet the company or client standards.
• Possess/demonstrates the communication skills to work with all assigned project team members, including engineering disciplines. Follows direction from the project assigned specifier and advises of any questions.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams responsible for firm-wide standards for best practices, including sustainability, technical, and QA/QC.
• Assist in maintaining specification templates, including codes standards, reference standards, and product identification.
• Assist with development of best practices for quality assurance and quality control on issues such as consistent terminology and coordination between drawings and specifications.
• Assist in continual improvement of construction specifications, including exploring best practices, new techniques, and new software tools.
• Investigate new products, systems, and material compliance.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management
• 1-3 years exposure to construction specifications preferred.

Skills / Competencies

• Proficiency in Bluebeam, BIM360, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and unambiguous sentences using active voice.
• Ability to accurately describe materials, products and installation methods.
• Understand basic construction methods, building materials and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.