Specification Writer IV
Cannon DesignLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted October 6, 2025
$105k - $135k
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Job Description
This role involves developing and managing architectural specifications for complex building projects across various sectors, collaborating with project teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring technical accuracy and industry standards compliance in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Write architectural specifications for complex projects across various building types.
- Produce Project Manuals and author architectural sections for inclusion.
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and milestones.
- Review and revise technical specifications and project drawings for coordination and completeness.
- Develop and improve master specifications, including sustainable and regional content.
- Mentor less experienced specification writers and coordinate with project disciplines.
- Participate in project meetings and support during Construction Administration phase.
- Collaborate with peers to develop best practices and share knowledge.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
- Support firm-wide standards and sustainability goals.
Requirements
- 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, Engineering license or CSI certification required
- Advanced knowledge in discipline and focused areas including project delivery methods
- Detailed understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 01
- Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required
- Experience with Engineering Specifications is a plus
- Ability to perform Coordination QA QC across disciplines
- Proficiency in specification editing software is required, specifically e-SPECS for Revit is preferred
- Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred
- Must be proficient in MS Office, including Teams and OneNote, as well as BlueBeam Revu
- Ability to review and provide revisions to project-specific Keynotes, in-progress drawings, and technical specifications
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, phases, and milestone deliveries for various project delivery types
- Ability to mentor less experienced Specification Writers and Coordinators
- Ability to collaborate with peers via firm-wide specifications writers meetings to develop best practices and share knowledge
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors within the firm’s compliance policies
- Must possess business acumen, be a critical thinker and highly analytical
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
- Must be able to assist during Construction Administration (CA) Phase with shop drawing and product substitution review
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $105,000 to $135,000 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time summer hours
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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