Specifications Writer

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialists develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

SmithGroup is looking for a Specifications Writer to join our team. This position can be located near any of our offices. A completely remote option is also available.

Working with us, you will:

• Provide leadership and advice to all offices in the firm regarding specifications and their relationship to other areas of the practice such as BIM, discipline standards and Quality Assurance/Control.
• Create and implement specifications standards, policy and training of staff in local office/other offices
• Work with project teams to write technical specifications for their projects and support other team s specification writers as necessary to ensure the quality of the specifications on projects.
• Exhibit an understanding of architectural products and services as well as emerging technologies and architectural services delivery and procurement approaches.
• Maintain excellent industry/competitor product and process knowledge by reviewing and understanding our markets and competitive activity.
• Adapt to changes in the marketplace and project delivery.

An ideal candidate has:

• 10-15 years of experience in writing specifications for projects of a size and scope appropriate to our key practice areas (Healthcare, Workplace, Science and Technology, Higher Education).
• Expertise leading and managing master'specifications initiatives across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with BIM, e-SPECS and other emerging technologies, particularly those technologies and software focusing on integrated practice.
• Knowledge of national and local building codes and standards as they relate to product specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with database based specifications preparation software is a plus.
• The ability to contribute to and participate in a team environment.
• Professional registration in Architecture or Engineering is preferred.
• CSI-CCS certification preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
  

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.?