Specification Writer

Position Description

As a Specification Writer at Cushing Terrell you will lead the development coordination and quality of technical specifications across a wide range of project types and delivery methods. This is a hybrid role with a preferred home base in our Seattle office though candidates in our Billings Austin Boise Bozeman Denver Great Falls Kalispell Minneapolis Missoula or New Orleans offices are also encouraged to apply.

Day to day you will serve as the Specifications Writer on active projects working closely with architects engineers and consultants to keep drawings and specifications aligned. A significant part of this role involves supporting retail criteria projects and contributing to Cushing Terrell master specification templates across all service sectors making your work foundational to how our project teams produce construction documents firm-wide.

You will bring senior-level technical judgment to design and construction phases identifying conflicts between drawings and specifications and driving coordination across project teams. Success in this role means delivering accurate complete and constructable project documentation while building your reputation as a go-to resource for materials systems and specification best practices throughout the firm.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $85000 to $115000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline
• Minimum of five years of experience as an architect engineer or construction professional with a demonstrated focus on specifications or three years of dedicated experience as an architectural specifier
• CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications building systems materials construction methods and manufacturer and supplier appropriateness
• Proficiency in specification software tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications**

• CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certification
• Experience with Deltek Specpoint

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they dont meet 100% of the listed requirements We dont want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities***

• Lead preparation of project manuals and technical specifications across projects of varying size budget building type and delivery method selecting appropriate formats (full short form outline sheet) based on project requirements
• Serve as the specifications discipline lead identifying and resolving conflicts between drawings and specifications and coordinating solutions across architects engineers and consultants
• Support retail criteria projects and contribute to the development and maintenance of Cushing Terrell master specification templates across all service sectors
• Review submittals substitutions RFIs and change proposals during construction phase for compliance with project specifications
• Participate in QA/QC processes to verify technical accuracy consistency and completeness of construction documents
• Conduct product and systems research to evaluate materials vet construction systems and support specification development across project teams

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell we empower creative designers to discover imaginative responsible first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that we support a strong cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together we champion diversity equity inclusion and belonging placing people at the center of our practice thus our tagline design meets you. Together we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here the people we work for and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidates years of experience licensure status location level of proficiency and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend stretch twist and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

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