Specifications Writer

Specifications Writer Architectural Design & Consulting

Company Name: THW Design

Location: Atlanta GA

Project Focus: Senior Living Healthcare and Hospitality

Work Setting: 4 Days In-Office

Salary: $80000 $120000 per year

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you an architectural expert who finds beauty in the details and precision in the technical We are seeking a Specifications Writer to serve as the technical keystone of our architectural this role you will move beyond standard documentation to curate the very DNA of our projects. You will translate visionary design concepts into the rigorous technical frameworks that ensure our buildings are safe sustainable and high-performing specifically within the vital sectors of Senior Living and Healthcare.

Joining our team means contributing to a mission-driven firm that has been Thinking Forward since 1957. You will work within a high-energy collaborative environment where your expertise in materials and systems is not just a support function but a primary driver of project success. This is an opportunity to build a lasting legacy by ensuring that the next generation of healing and community-based environments are built to the highest possible standards of quality and innovation.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Authoring: Develop and maintain comprehensive high-fidelity architectural specifications for complex projects ensuring every document aligns with the firms commitment to excellence.

• Systems Research: Investigate and recommend cutting-edge materials building systems and construction methods that optimize performance durability and LEED/sustainability goals.

• Interdisciplinary Synergy: Collaborate shoulder-to-shoulder with architects designers and engineers to refine technical requirements and ensure a seamless transition from design intent to physical reality.

• Standard Stewardship: Manage and evolve the firms master specifications and internal standards continuously refining workflows to enhance technical accuracy and efficiency.

• Regulatory Authority: Ensure all documentation maintains strict compliance with ADA life safety codes and local building regulations across diverse jurisdictions.

• Vendor Strategy: Partner with manufacturers and vendors to evaluate product performance balancing innovative aesthetics with practical long-term application.

• Constructability Advisory: Participate in high-level design meetings to provide expert guidance on materials and constructability making a tangible impact on real-world project outcomes.

• Quality Control: Stay at the forefront of industry codes CSI standards and evolving architectural trends to keep the team positioned as a technical leader in the AEC space.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering or a related technical field.

• Experience: 5 years of dedicated experience in architectural specifications writing within a professional A/E firm environment.

• Software Proficiency: Expert-level command of MasterSpec CSI MasterFormat and industry-standard specification production software (e.g. BSD SpecLink).

• Technical Literacy: Exceptional ability to interpret complex architectural drawings BIM models (Revit) and technical construction documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) or Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) strongly preferred.

• Sector Expertise: Specific experience authoring specifications for Healthcare (AHCA) or Senior Living environments.

• Sustainability: Advanced knowledge of LEED requirements and sustainable material procurement.

About THW Design

THW Design is a multi-disciplinary firm with a nearly 70-year legacy of delivering award-winning projects across the nation. Based in Atlanta we integrate architecture interior design and land planning to create purposeful community-focused spaces. As a firm committed to Thinking Forward we prioritize design excellence and personal service specializing in the senior living and healthcare sectors to improve the quality of life for residents and caregivers alike.

About Luxus AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of THW Design. We partner with the most prestigious structural civil and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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