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Specifications Writer IV

CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for a Specifications Writer IV based in our San Diego, CA office. Look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write Architectural specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Work as part of the project team, under the guidance of the Architect of Record, to produce Project Manuals utilizing the CannonDesign Master with specification editing software required.
Author Division 00-14 Architectural sections, and as needed custom sections, for inclusion into the Project Manual.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliveries for various project delivery types.
Mentor younger Specification Writers and Coordinators to best practices of the industry.
With a Specification Coordinator, coordinating the Project Manual for all other disciplines.
Review and provide revisions to project specific Keynotes.
Review in-progress drawings, ensuring complete and coordinated technical specifications and offering modifications and improvements when appropriate.
Propose continual development and improvement of master specifications including specialized content for project type or regional conditions as well as sustainable content, based on project work.
Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and resources.
Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects. Educate less experienced staff regarding specification content.
As required during CA Phase, assist project teams with shop drawing and product substitution review.
Collaborate with peers, via regularly scheduled firm-wide specifications writers' meetings, to develop best practices and share knowledge.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, within the firm's compliance policies.
Support Sustainability goals of the firm.
Act as a mentor to others.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or related field.
Current Architectural or Engineering license required.
A minimum of 15 years of related experience required in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry – which must include a minimum of six (6) or more years of specifications writing experience.
Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is essential.
Advanced technical knowledge is also needed; role is considered a high-level specialist.
Previous experience working on state of California projects is required.
CSI certification required.
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
Must be proficient in MS Office suite of programs.
Must be able to utilize electronic platforms for organizing project information and communicating with project teams, including but not limited to MS Teams, MS One Note, and Bluebeam Revu.
Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is preferred.
Proficiency in specification editing software is required, proficiency in e-SPECS for Revit is preferred.
Experience with Engineering Specifications a plus.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

The salary range for this position to be filled in our San Diego, CA office is $86,000 to $107,500 a year. This is the anticipated range of base compensation at the time of posting. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flexible work hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.

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