Specifications Writer

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a full-time specifications writer. The role involves creating project manuals for vertical construction projects, writing specifications for Divisions 00-14, and coordinating the entire project manual across disciplines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering, with at least eight years of relevant experience. Licensure as an architect or engineer is preferred; LEED AP/WELL/AP credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering is required.
• At least eight years of relevant experience is required.
• Licensure as an architect or engineer is preferred.
• LEED AP, WELL Accredited Professional, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional credentials are a plus.
• Experience leading the specification writing process for Divisions 00-14 and coordinating with multiple disciplines is valued.

Responsibilities

• Create project manuals for vertical construction projects.
• Prepare and assist with writing specifications for Divisions 00-14 and coordinate the entire project manual.
• Assist with product research, evaluations and selection.
• Develop and update master specifications and lead formatting across disciplines.
• Mentor staff and participate in educational opportunities about building products and standards.

Skills

Specifications writing

Lead specification process

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (construction management/architecture/engineering)

Professional licensure (architect/engineer)

Tools

MasterSpec

SpecsIntact

BDS SpecLink

Job description

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized architectural and engineering firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result, a full-time position is available for a specifications writer. Responsibilities include creating project manuals for vertical construction projects; preparing and assisting with writing specifications for Divisions 00-14 and interdisciplinary coordination of the entire project manual; assisting with product research, evaluations and selection; developing and updating master specifications and providing leadership for formatting of specifications across disciplines; participating in educational opportunities related to building products, materials, technologies and standards; providing mentoring for staff. Travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have all of the following:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in construction management, architecture or engineering AND
• At least eight years of relevant experience

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Experience leading the specification writing process for Divisions 00-14 while meeting schedules and quality expectations
• Knowledge of current products, materials and standards including those specified in Divisions 03-14, ICC Codes, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC's)
• Experience with the following specifications software: MasterSpec, SpecsIntact, BDS SpecLink
• Professional licensure as an architect or engineer
• LEED AP, WELL Accredited Professional, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
• Experience developing and maintaining master specifications for vertical construction projects

The deadline to apply for this position is Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

MEAD & HUNT, Inc.

Attn: Req. # 2021-3911

2440 Deming Way

Middleton, WI 53562

www.meadhunt.com