Specifications Support ArchitectureEngineering

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Specifications Support member with overall supervision from the Manager of Architecture assists in executing office and project-related specifications and technical tasks of simple complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Capable of generally reading and understanding construction drawings and construction specifications.
• Possess/demonstrates the technical ability to assist in the editing of construction specifications.
• Assists in the assembling of construction specification sections into a project manual based on direction from the specifications writing technical staff.
• Assists in preparation of basic specifications including formatting the specs to meet the company or client standards.
• Possess/demonstrates the communication skills to work with all assigned project team members including engineering disciplines. Follows direction from the project assigned specifier and advises of any questions.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams responsible for firm-wide standards for best practices including sustainability technical and QA/QC.
• Assist in maintaining specification templates including codes standards reference standards and product identification.
• Assist with development of best practices for quality assurance and quality control on issues such as consistent terminology and coordination between drawings and specifications.
• Assist in continual improvement of construction specifications including exploring best practices new techniques and new software tools.
• Investigate new products systems and material compliance.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Architectural Engineering or Construction Management
• 1-3 years exposure to construction specifications preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Bluebeam BIM360 Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to write clear concise and unambiguous sentences using active voice.
• Ability to accurately describe materials products and installation methods.
• Understand basic construction methods building materials and industry standards
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates we dont just design buildingswe help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture engineering and consulting we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work manufacture and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds technical experts and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impactboth for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees financial physical and emotional well-being as well as their professional growth. Through robust training licensure support internships mentorships and tuition reimbursement we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. As a federal contractor Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624 Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126 Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126
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If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.