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Specification Writer IV

Specification Writer IV

MediabistroWorkFromHome, CA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the state of California.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will perform as a high level specialist who will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write Architectural specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Work as part of the project team, under the guidance of the Architect of Record, to produce Project Manuals utilizing the CannonDesign Master with specification editing software required.
  • Author Division 00-14 Architectural sections, and as needed custom sections, for inclusion into the Project Manual.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliveries for various project delivery types.
  • Mentor less experienced Specification Writers and Coordinators to best practices of the industry.
  • With a Specification Coordinator, coordinating the Project Manual for all other disciplines.
  • Review and provide revisions to project-specific Keynotes.
  • Review in-progress drawings, ensuring complete and coordinated technical specifications and offering modifications and improvements when appropriate.
  • Propose continual development and improvement of master specifications including specialized content for project type or regional conditions as well as sustainable content, based on project work.
  • Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and resources.
  • Engaged in the development of firm-wide standards.
  • Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content.
  • As required during CA Phase, assist project teams with shop drawing and product substitution review.
  • Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices and share knowledge.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm\'s compliance policies.
  • Support Sustainability goals of the firm.
  • Act as a mentor to others.
  • May perform other duties as required.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a relevant field required.
  • A minimum of 8 years of related experience required in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry – which must include a minimum of five (5) or more years of specifications writing experience.
  • Current Architectural, Engineering license or CSI certification required.
  • Significant California experience and expertise is essential.
  • Advanced knowledge in discipline and focused areas including project delivery methods.
  • Detailed understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01.
  • Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required.
  • Advanced technical knowledge is essential. Ability to perform Coordination QA / QC across disciplines.
  • Experience with Engineering Specifications a plus.
  • Must possess business acumen, be a critical thinker and highly analytical.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office, including Teams and OneNote, as well as BlueBeam Revu.
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred.
  • Familiarity with specification editing software is required; proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred.
  • The salary range for this position to be filled in California is $110,000 to $140,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill level of selected candidate. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at this URL :

    ABOUT OUR FIRM

    CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

    ABOUT WORKING HERE

  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
  • We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
  • We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
  • CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

    Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It\'s not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us.

    As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

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