The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC is hiring : Specifications Writer in Winston-Salem

Overview

Specifications Writer – Division 8 Construction is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining technical specifications for construction projects, with a primary focus on doors, windows, and related hardware. This role ensures alignment with project goals, budgets, and regulatory requirements while working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and suppliers. The role also involves managing the quality and accuracy of all specification documents related to Division 8, as well as staying updated on industry trends and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed and accurate specifications for Division 8 materials, ensuring they meet project requirements, budget constraints, and relevant building codes.
• Coordinate with suppliers and branch personnel to evaluate product options, limitations, and availability.
• Review architectural drawings and documentation, performing quality assurance checks on all specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with building standards.
• Stay current on industry trends, materials, and emerging technologies in Division 8, 10, and 28, incorporating these insights into specifications and providing recommendations based on performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all specifications and revisions and prepare reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Other relative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing is essential.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Employment type : Full-time

Seniority level : Entry level

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industry : Construction

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