Specification Writer II
Cannon DesignLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted December 11, 2025
$68k - $84k
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Job Description
This role involves developing technical specifications and project manuals for various building types within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, supporting project teams, coordinating with disciplines, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position requires collaboration, technical knowledge, and experience in specifications writing to contribute to complex projects across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Write specifications for complex projects across various building types, supporting project teams and senior staff.
- Develop and edit Project Manuals, including Division 00-14 Architectural sections and custom sections.
- Review and revise project-specific keynotes and ensure technical specifications are complete and coordinated with drawings.
- Support the development and improvement of master specifications based on project feedback and industry standards.
- Participate in project meetings, review shop drawings, and assist with product substitutions during Construction Administration phase.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree required; Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry, including at least 1 year of specifications writing experience.
- Basic knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required.
- Familiarity with Contracts and relationship to Division 00 01 is required.
- Solid technical knowledge is expected.
- Ability to support Coordination QA QC across disciplines.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills are required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, MS One Note, and BlueBeam Revu is required.
- Experience with specification editing software is required.
- Familiarity with e-SPECS for Revit is a plus.
- Support the project team under the guidance of senior staff and the Architect of Record to assist in producing Project Manuals utilizing specification editing software.
- Support other specification writers in developing Division 00-14 Architectural sections and custom sections inclusion in the Project Manual.
- Support multiple projects and deadlines, contributing to milestone deliverables for various project delivery types.
- Review and provide revisions to project specific keynotes.
- Support review of in-progress drawings to ensure technical specifications are complete and coordinated.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of master specifications based on project work and feedback.
- Attend industry events as appropriate.
- Participate in progress meetings for assigned projects.
- Assist project team during Construction Administration (CA) Phase with shop drawing and product substitution reviews as needed.
- Engage with peers through firm-wide specifications writers meetings to share knowledge and learn best practices.
- Support relationship-building with vendors in accordance with the firm’s compliance policies.
- Support sustainability goals of the firm.
- Seek mentorship from senior staff and contribute to team learning.
- Perform work under moderate supervision with opportunities to grow in independence.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $67,540 to $84,370 annually
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Hybrid work options
401k plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Employee perk programs
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