Specification Writer III

2 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States CannonDesign Full time

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.


ABOUT THE ROLE
You will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types.


HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • 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.
  • May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a relevant field required.
  • 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.
  • Strong knowledge in discipline.
  • Must possess business acumen.
  • Must be a critical thinker.
  • Must be highly analytical.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office suite of programs.
  • Must be able to utilize electronic platforms for organizing project information and communicating with project teams, including but not limited to 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.


ABOUT OUR FIRM
We're a design solutions firm that awakens opportunities for impact. Whether creating building solutions, strategic transformations, new experiences or new operational models, we help clients achieve mountain-sized ambitions. Our Living-Centered Design ethos inspires us to go bigger and do better—for people, businesses, society and the planet. In 2021, 2019 and 2017, Fast Company named us one of the 10 most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
  • We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
  • We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.


For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at


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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

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