Specifications Support - Architecture/Engineering

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates seeks a Specifications Support member in Dearborn, MI. This role assists with office and project specifications, under supervision, as a development path toward a future Specification Writer position.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, editing specs, assembling manuals, formatting basics, and coordinating with engineering disciplines. Strong Bluebeam, BIM360, and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 1–3 years exposure to construction specifications preferred.
• Active SCIP or CSI Membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist in editing construction specifications.
• Assemble project manuals from specifications with direction from senior staff.
• Prepare basic specifications and format to company standards.
• Coordinate with project team members and internal QA/QC standards.
• Assist with development of best practices for terminology and drawings-spec coordination.

Skills

Bluebeam

BIM360

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Construction specifications software

Job description

In Office

Dearborn, MI

Full time

R-100322

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Specifications Support member, with overall supervision from the Manager of Specifications, assists in executing office and project-related specifications and technical tasks of simple complexity. This position is a development path for a future Specification Writer position.

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 the 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.

• Active SCIP or CSI Membership 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.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624, Attn: Human Resources

• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human Resources

• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126

• By email at: [e-mail]

If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

Ghafari is a community where talent thrives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and work on transformative projects around the globe.