Specifications Writer

CollinsWoerman -
Seattle, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Construction detail documentation
Construction specifications
Writing skills
Revit
Building information modeling (BIM) tools

Full Job Description

Status

Full Time

Location

Seattle

Salary

DOE

Who We Are

CollinsWoerman is a collaborative architecture, planning, and design firm with offices in Seattle and Spokane. Founded in 1988, we aim to drive extraordinary value for our clients and communities in a way that’s timeless, expressive, and kind to the environment. We offer the expertise and benefits of a large firm with the team-oriented workplace culture of a smaller firm. Our staff of 50+ passionate individuals approach every project with innovative thinking, a knack for creative problem-solving, and a drive to make a difference.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a creative, collaborative, solution-driven specifications writer with a strong commitment to quality. You are dedicated to supporting relevant design solutions for a broad range of market sectors from concept and research through implementation. You have a keen sense for balancing quality and budget and excel at taking a vision and turning it into reality. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to building strong relationships with our extended project teams.

Responsibilities

Lead, author and edit all specifications for projects and coordinate compliance with all types of construction for project requirements
Assist project teams with material selection
Interpret the project design requirements and translate those into sustainable solutions
Assist project teams with shop drawing and product substitution reviews
Participate in internal initiative teams to develop best practice procedures
Balance multiple projects and project deliverables simultaneous

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven technical specification writing covering all aspects of a project’s phases including early schematic product selection, design development short form specification writing, project specific three-part specification contract documents written to the requirements of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), as well as construction administration specifications and product support.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent field
Construction Specification Institute CDT certification required; CCS certification preferred
10+ years relevant experience in an architecture or interior design firm required and knowledge of reading and writing specifications
SpecLink Cloud experience preferred
Revit experience required
LEED AP preferred and/ or knowledge of Sustainable Design construction and methods.
Agile team player, strong communicator, and a self-starter

Estimated Base Pay Range

The estimated annual compensation for this role is anticipated to be between $100,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including experience level, skills, and qualifications.

What We Offer

Flexible work schedule
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays and sick leave
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Professional advancement and career development opportunities

CollinsWoerman is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected from discrimination by state, local, or federal law.

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No phone calls, please.

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