Architectural Specifications Writer

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Dearborn is seeking a Specifications Writer to coordinate and prepare specifications for various projects. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in the architectural or engineering industry and holds a relevant bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include educating team members and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations. This role offers an opportunity to work with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience writing specification documents in architectural/engineering industry.
• Ability to educate less experienced staff on specification writing principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation of specifications with project managers, architects, and engineers.
• Conduct technical investigation of products and materials to edit project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in Master Spec

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Registered Architect preferred

Active and participating CSI membership preferred

CDT, CCCA, and/or CCS accreditation preferred

Tools

BIM 360/ACC

Bluebeam

Spec Link Cloud

Visispecs

SpecsIntact

Job description

Overview

The Specifications Writer, with general direction from the Manager-Specifications, coordinates the preparation of specifications (establishing material requirements and describing installation) for all disciplines; establishes and maintains office standard specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers, architects and engineers to prepare specifications for schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Educate less experienced staff throughout the course of the project on specification writing principles.
• Seek out additional opportunities to learn about products and technologies and disseminate information to team members. Update Ghafari master specifications as required.
• Coordinate and expedite specification preparation among the disciplines; coordinate word processing support to produce final specification documents to meet project schedules.
• Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods to edit project specifications.
• Review selected submittals for conformance with contract documents, as requested by architects.
• Ensure compliance with related codes and regulations imposed by governing authorities in collaboration with project architects and engineers.
• Prepare written portion of addenda and bulletins relating to specifications.
• Gather on-site data pertinent to the preparation of specifications.
• Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements as required.
• Revise, maintain, and establish new standard specifications required for a given custom assignment.
• Establish and update procedures related to the maintenance of job files.
• Efficiently use client master specification editing software.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• Registered Architect preferred
• Active and participating CSI membership preferred.
• CDT, CCCA, and/or CCS accreditation preferred

Experience

• Five or more years’ experience writing specification documents in architectural/engineering industry

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Master Spec, Master Works, and Microsoft Office applications.
• BIM 360/ACC, Bluebeam, Spec Link Cloud, Visispecs and SpecsIntact proficiency preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Company and Equal Opportunity

Ghafari Associates has a long-standing history of delivering technically sophisticated projects across diverse markets. Ghafari is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the employment process. If you need an accommodation to apply, you may contact Ghafari by the following methods:

• Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)
• By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources
• In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
• By email at [e-mail]

If there are any questions or additional accommodations, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of 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.