Scott Edwards Architecture is seeking a Junior Specification Writer / Project Architect to join our staff.
Scott Edwards Architecture is a collaborative, people-first architecture firm. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, our award-winning design firm is licensed to practice architecture in Oregon and 31 other states. Our staff is made up of talented, versatile people who enjoy working in an open studio environment that facilitates interaction and creativity. Our working environment is defined by energy, enthusiasm, and collaboration.
For the position of Junior Specification Writer / Project Architect, we are seeking a candidate who can assist in writing specifications on a part-time basis while filling the rest of their time in construction document development on a project team.
The candidate should have a baseline level of experience in specification writing and possess knowledge in construction document preparation. The candidate should also be highly organized, have excellent communication skills, and have high attention to detail. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that is independently motivated, dependable, and willing to make a long-term commitment to working in this position.
This position will provide support to our lead specification writer by assisting in scheduling, coordinating with project teams, and assembling specification documents. This position will provide an opportunity to advance a skill set for writing specifications as well as architectural detailing.
Primary responsibilities:
- Specification Writing:
- Communicate with project teams regarding schedules and information needs.
- Create and develop specification files in Masterspec.
- Collate Word and PDF files to generate deliverables.
- Make edits/revisions to specification documents.
- Learn to develop and maintain specification office templates.
- Project Work:
- Work with a project team to develop construction documentation.
- Building detailing and technical acumen.
- Ability to detail and produce architectural documents in an efficient manner.
- Implement design for projects.
Qualifications:
- B. Arch professional degree or M. Arch graduate degree.
- 3 years of experience in specification writing.
- 3 years of experience in construction document production.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and Revit.
- Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) or Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) certification a plus.
Not required, but highly desirable:
Scott Edwards Architecture offers a competitive salary and full benefit package and was recently named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by both Oregon Business Magazine and The Oregonian.
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