| Company: |
Cannon Design |
| Location: |
Hybrid
Multiple office OPTIONS: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX, New York City, or St. Louis, MO. |
| Job Title: |
Specifications Writer |
| Status: |
Full-time, Permanent |
| How to Apply: |
Sharonda Daniels
sdaniels@cannondesign.com
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Position Responsibilities:
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 in the Project Manual. Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliverables for various project delivery types. With a Specification Coordinator, coordinate 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 and sustainable design content, based on project work. Maintain knowledge of industry reference standards and resources. Attend industry conferences as required. Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content. As required during CA Phase, assist project team with shop drawing and product substitution review. Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices, share knowledge and build community. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm's compliance policies. Support Sustainability goals of the firm. Act as a mentor to others.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering or related field.
- A minimum of 6 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry - of which a minimum of three (3) years of specifications writing experience is required. Current Architectural or Engineering license preferred.
- Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required. Advanced technical knowledge is essential.
- Experience working on projects in the state of California is a plus.
- CSI certification preferred.
- Must possess business acumen.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
- 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.
Salary Range:
$80K - $100K - depending on geographic location, experience, and credentials
Additional Information:
CannonDesign is 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.
For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our website at
www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits