Sustainability-Focused Specifications Writer

Perkins&Will; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will seeks a Specifications Writer to develop and coordinate project specifications and procurement docs that support design excellence, constructability, sustainability, and project delivery.

You will translate design intent and building systems into clear construction documentation, working with architects, designers, consultants, and clients to ensure accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of experience in specifications, architecture, engineering, or related design field.
• Postsecondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of construction documents, materials, assemblies, codes, and CSI standards.
• Strong organization, communication, and quality-control abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain construction specifications and procurement docs.
• Coordinate specs with drawings, design intent, codes, and delivery methods.
• Review docs to identify conflicts and ensure accuracy before issuance.
• Provide technical expertise on materials, assemblies, systems, and product selections.
• Support bidding and construction administration: addenda, submittals, RFIs, substitutions.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to firm standards, master specs, and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

2-8 years specs/design coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Quality control

Education

Postsecondary degree or equivalent

CDT/CCS credential (preferred)

Professional degree or licensure in related field (preferred)

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Deltek Specpoint

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perkins&Will seeks a Specifications Writer to develop and coordinate project specifications and procurement docs that support design excellence, constructability, sustainability, and project delivery.

You will translate design intent and building systems into clear construction documentation, working with architects, designers, consultants, and clients to ensure accuracy and quality.