AtkinsRéalis is hiring: Architectural Specification Writer in Denver

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm that leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Specification Writer to join our growing teams in Washington, DC, Tampa, FL, Miami, FL, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, and Austin, TX.

AtkinsRéalis seeks a senior Architectural Specification Writer with excellent design and communication skills. Preferably, the candidate filling this position would also be able to provide technical architectural guidance and quality control oversight in addition to specification writing. The successful candidate will work with all levels of staff within the firm and will take initiative to research and develop project specifications from start to finish.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. We have been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Write, edit, coordinate, and produce architectural outline specifications and 3-part specifications for various types of projects.
• Oversee preparation of complete Project Manuals for projects of different scales and complexity.
• Review drawings and other documents to enable writing and editing architectural specifications per industry standards established by CSI MasterFormat.
• Collaborate and coordinate with multiple project teams and consultants to refine information included in the construction documents - drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate compliance with project requirements, firm standards, and existing laws, regulations, rules, and codes.
• Interpret project design requirements and translate those requirements into materials, methods, equipment, procedures, installation, and testing necessary to provide specification narrative descriptions.
• Perform QC review of design drawings for quality control, technical accuracy, and coordination with specifications in BlueBeam or another digital format.
• Collaborate with project architects, managers, and designers in product and material selection. Perform materials, product, and finishes research. Assist with material and system constructability analysis.
• Incorporate sustainable design solutions into projects.
• Prepare and review the procurement and contracting requirements, including Division 0 and Division 1 sections.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and checks on project documents at various phases of project development.
• Coordinate specification with BIM strategies and specification writing software.
• Provide specification support through Construction Administration.
• Communicate regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement.
• Resume with a large variety of project types both in size and complexity is a plus.
• Assist in research and be a resource for new and changing building products.
• Stay current with product and system development, new methods and materials, code changes, and industry trends.
• Educate staff on issues related to specifications, keynoting, technical materials information, new product materials, and new technology.
• Coordinate the scheduling and production of Project Manuals with teams for creation of on-time deliverables.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required. Licensed architect is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in architectural practice required, with minimum 5-10 years in specification development and delivery of project manual.
• Experience with all phases of architectural projects, from initial start-up to project close-out.
• Experience in delivery of project technical documents and ability to interface with clients and consultants.
• Excellent ability to lead project tasks with minimum supervision deliver in a timely manner.
• Experience with SpecsIntact is highly desirable (in addition to CSI MasterFormat).

We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and Emerging Professionals.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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