Specifications Writer

As a Specifications Writer on the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Work in tandem with designers to provide guidance on use of proposed building products and materials, their suitability for the intended application, and suggests alternatives when appropriate.

• Understands and contributes to meeting Firm and project goals for excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.

• Works in tandem with Director of Specifications to schedule, allocate, and share workload generated by Dallas, Houston, and Austin offices to ensure adequate coverage for all projects.

• Plans, schedules, organizes, and prepares construction specifications for the various phases / milestone deliverables of projects (including outline specifications when required).

• Prepares Procurement Requirements when required. Receives owner's Division 00 documents for inclusion in Project Manual; coordinates specifications Table of Contents, and Professional Seals pages with owner's documents.

• Ensures consultants receive and follow most current specification formatting requirements.

• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology, systems, and building codes.

• Researches new products and materials, and construction processes.

• Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and sources / locations.

• Maintains awareness of sustainable design ratings systems, and sustainable products and materials.

• Maintains knowledge of and promotes in-house specifications procedures and process.

• Encouraged to suggest new policies, and changes to existing policies, with Director of Specifications and Technical Director.

• Assists teams in preparation of addenda.

• Assists teams during CCA phase, to review submittals and specifications-related RFI's.

• Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with Perkins&Will standards and the Project Delivery Manual.

• Works with Project Manager to review labor budget and project schedule for preparation of specifications deliverables.

• Organizes and plans accordingly to execute tasks and meet project deadlines.

• Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility.

• Collaborates with peers through P&W organization.

To join us, you should have:

• 8-10 years of professional experience; minimum of 6 years writing specifications

• Professional degree in Architecture

• Thorough knowledge of building materials and codes, construction techniques and relative costs, as well as building material characteristics, performance and compatibility.

• Knowledge of CSI principles and AIA contract documents

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; exemplary organizational skills

• Collaborative and professional work ethic

• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire

• ARE Licensure

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve. EOE/M/F/V/D