Specifications Writer

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

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Dearborn seeks an experienced Specifications Writer to coordinate preparation of specifications for various projects. This role involves collaboration with project managers and engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and maintaining office specifications. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, have at least five years of experience, and possess proficiency in specification software. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of specifications for all disciplines.
• Work with project managers to prepare specifications for various documents.
• Review submittals for compliance with contract documents.

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

Job Description

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with project managers, architects and engineers to prepare specifications for schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Educate less experienced staff throughout the project on specification writing principles.
• Seek out 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 the 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.

Employment Qualifications

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 the architectural/engineering industry

Skills/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.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions contained in this job description, including spending most of a workday sitting or standing while working on a computer at a worksite.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. 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.

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.

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