CannonDesign
Specifications Writer IV
CannonDesign, San Diego, California, United States, 92154
ABOUT THE ROLE
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.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 masterspecifications 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 license, Engineering license, or CSI certification required.
Previous experience on projects based in the state of California is required.
Advanced knowledge in discipline and focused areas including project delivery methods is required.
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.
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
Must be a critical thinker.
Must be highly analytical.
Must be proficient in MS Office suite of programs.
Must be able to utilize electronic platforms for organizing project information and communicating with project teams, including but not limited to MS Teams, MS One Note, and 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.
ABOUT OUR FIRMWe’re a design solutions firm that awakens opportunities for impact. Whether creating building solutions, strategic transformations, new experiences, or new operational models, we help clients achieve mountain-sized ambitions. Our Living-Centered Design ethos inspires us to go bigger and do better—for people, businesses, society, and the planet. In 2021, 2019, and 2017, Fast Company named us one of the 10 most innovative design firms in the world.
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The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.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 masterspecifications 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 license, Engineering license, or CSI certification required.
Previous experience on projects based in the state of California is required.
Advanced knowledge in discipline and focused areas including project delivery methods is required.
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.
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
Must be a critical thinker.
Must be highly analytical.
Must be proficient in MS Office suite of programs.
Must be able to utilize electronic platforms for organizing project information and communicating with project teams, including but not limited to MS Teams, MS One Note, and 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.
ABOUT OUR FIRMWe’re a design solutions firm that awakens opportunities for impact. Whether creating building solutions, strategic transformations, new experiences, or new operational models, we help clients achieve mountain-sized ambitions. Our Living-Centered Design ethos inspires us to go bigger and do better—for people, businesses, society, and the planet. In 2021, 2019, and 2017, Fast Company named us one of the 10 most innovative design firms in the world.
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