Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northern Impact is an award-winning architectural practice seeking a Specifications Writer to support complex K-14 projects. The role involves developing and managing comprehensive architectural specifications to ensure quality and technical accuracy across all project documentation.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Project Managers and Project Architects to coordinate specification deliverables and effectively distribute workload across project teams
- Create, organize, and maintain detailed architectural specifications for complex institutional projects across higher education and K-12 sectors, ensuring full compliance with project schedules, firm standards, and applicable codes
- Provide authoritative guidance on building material and system selection, application, and sustainability considerations
- Review and coordinate consultant specifications to ensure adherence to formatting standards, project manuals, and owner requirements
- Continuously maintain and enhance firm master specifications by incorporating current codes, industry best practices, and emerging building technologies specific to institutional design
- Assist with construction administration activities, including addenda preparation, RFI responses, substitution request reviews, and product submittal evaluations
- Serve as the primary technical resource and mentor to design teams, promoting excellence in specification development practices
- Position may require occasional travel
Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or related field
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of dedicated experience developing architectural specifications. K-14 projects within the AEC industry are preferred
- Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of national and local building codes and reference standards, with demonstrated expertise in the International Building Code (IBC) and regulatory requirements specific to California jurisdictions
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with emerging technologies that support integrated practice, coordination, and efficient documentation processes
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities with proven capacity to articulate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Analytical Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret project objectives and translate them into well-organized, code-compliant, and technically precise specifications
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Previous project experience in Higher Education, K-12, or other Institutional sectors
- Professional certifications: CCS (Certified Construction Specifier), CDT (Construction Documents Technologist), LEED accreditation
Benefits
- The studios embrace hybrid work arrangements and prioritize the professional development and growth of their designers, architects, and managers
- This position allows fully remote working
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