Specification Writer III

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CannonDesign

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Enterprise • Real Estate • Non-profit

CannonDesign is a forward-thinking design firm dedicated to creating impactful solutions that enhance people, organizations, society, and the planet. With capabilities in designing buildings and spaces, fostering cultural and strategic transformations, creating immersive and branded experiences, and promoting sustainable futures, CannonDesign helps clients seize significant opportunities. Their projects range from designing spaces for innovation and healthcare to creating immersive environments that promote inclusion. Committed to advancing the world's infrastructure, CannonDesign operates with a mission to implement strategic plans and frameworks that uplift environments and communities. Recognized as one of the most innovative companies globally, they drive initiatives towards sustainability, equity, and transformation across various sectors.

1001 - 5000 employees

🏢 Enterprise

🏠 Real Estate

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• 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. • Performs work with minimal degree of oversight.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor degree required; Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field preferred. Master degree preferred. • 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. CSI certification preferred. • Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required. • Understanding of Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01. • Advanced technical knowledge is essential. Ability to perform Coordination QA/QC across disciplines. • Must possess business acumen, be a critical thinker and highly analytical. • Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills. • Must be proficient in MS Office, 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage • Flexible spending account options • Voluntary insurances • Paid time off • Flex-time schedules • Hybrid work options • 401k plan • Employee perk programs