Specifications Writer
Specifications Writer
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$ 120000 - 141000
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Job Description
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient inclusive spaces that solve our clients greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare science and technology workplace mixed use higher education cultural waterfront parks and open spaces and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design push boundaries and create a more resilient future.
The San Franciscooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSpecifications Writerto join our team.
Working with us you will:
Work with project teams to write technical specifications for projects in our key markets (Healthcare Higher Education Science & Technology Workplace Cultural and Urban Design).
Collaborate with a team of specification writers to ensure quality and delivery of specifications on projects across SmithGroup.
Lead participate or support initiatives to update and manage master specifications across multiple disciplines.
Create and implement specifications standards policy and training of SmithGroup practitioners.
Provide leadership and advice to all offices in the firm regarding specifications and their relationship to other areas of the practice such as BIM discipline standards and Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
Exhibit an understanding of architectural products and services as well as emerging technologies and architectural services delivery and procurement approaches.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders vendors and consultants to support sustainability integration in the specification of materials.
Maintain excellent industry/competitor product and process knowledge by reviewing and understanding our markets and competitive activity.
Adapt to changes in the marketplace and project delivery methods.
Maintain a work schedule that is required to align with the West Region Pacific time zone business hours.
An ideal candidate has:
A bachelors degree in architecture or equivalent preferred.
10 or more years of design and construction industry experience including 5 or more years as a specifier on commercial projects.
Professional license in the field of discipline (if applicable) preferred.
CSI-CCS certification and LEED accreditation are preferred.
Significant experience in writing specifications for projects of a size and scope appropriate to our key markets preferred. With specific experience in Healthcare and Science & Technology markets preferred.
Experience with BIM and other emerging technologies particularly those technologies and software focusing on integrated practice.
Knowledge of national and local building codes and standards as they relate to product specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements. Experience and familiarity with the California Building Code (CBC) and the specific requirements of jurisdictions within the state of California.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiar with database-driven specifications preparation software is a plus.
This position is designed to support our West Region offices including locations in Los Angeles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco and Portland. Additionally the role involves firm-wide engagement as part of SmithGroups core specifications team. For applicants who do not live within a commutable distance of a SmithGroup office a fully remote work arrangement may be considered
At SmithGroup we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling a hybrid work environment 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical dental and vision coverage wellbeing resources paid parental leave a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching tuition reimbursement program one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $120000 to $141000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role please create a profile and apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to .
Employment Type
Full-Time
