Architectural Specifier / Quality Controller

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ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFIER/QUALITY CONTROLLER

ROLE As an Architectural Specifier | Quality Controller, you will support a wide range of complex projects and building types within our Education and Housing Studios, contributing directly to the technical excellence and successful delivery of each project. The highest level of quality, accuracy and coordination is the goal for the project deliverables. Your responsibilities will include producing project specification manuals and reviewing drawings for quality control purposes. You will be working in support of the Project Architects and Project Managers and Construction Administrators. We may also ask you to assist the office in standardizing the specifications for products that are repeatedly used on projects in both studios. In this role, you must have extensive knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to develop architectural specifications. Along with these skills, an in-depth understanding of building codes and project documentation is required to provide comprehensive technical reviews of milestone drawing sets. This role will be a dynamic and engaging one, required to work on multiple active projects in parallel, managing and prioritizing the demands of each project and team to meet all goals. Responsibilities

SPECIFICATIONS

Work as part of multiple project teams, under the guidance of the Project Managers and Project Architects to produce Project Manuals using the Construction Specification Institute documents and formats. Work on specifications starting in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction phases of projects. Work on Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction phases of projects. Assist with specifying material or product options during the Schematic Design phase. Author Architectural sections and coordinate the full Project Manual across all disciplines, ensuring content is complete, coordinated, and free of overlaps or gaps. Perform in-depth product research, determine ‘or-equal’ products, assist in material selection, and develop and maintain relationships with vendors. Provide technical advice to project teams on what materials or products can be specified. Work with Technical Directors and Project Architects to develop standardized specifications for typical products and materials. Work with client provided specifications and standards where applicable. Review master Keynote list and advise Technical Directors on recommended changes to office standards. Review and provide revisions to project specific Keynotes to maintain accuracy and consistency with the Project Manual. Review in-progress drawings to ensure technical specifications are complete and coordinated. Recommend modifications and improvements as needed. Review Revit models to determine design intent on materials and review keynotes where applicable. Stay current with industry reference standards, resources, and best practices. Participate in progress meetings scheduled for assigned projects with internal and consultant teams. Support project teams during bidding and construction administration phases as required by assisting with RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, and product substitution evaluations as they relate to specifications. Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

QUALITY CONTROL REVIEWS

In coordination with the Project Managers, provide Quality Control Reviews for projects at established milestones, supporting the Education and Housing Studios. Work directly with Project Architects through the DD and CD phases to understand the design intent and documentation and provide feedback. Utilize Revit to assist in reviewing documents where applicable. Maintain Bluebeam Sessions and verify comments are resolved. Quality Control Reviews will include the following key focus areas: Building Code compliance Accessibility Fire / Life Safety Constructability Coordination across all disciplines Graphic quality and adherence to standards Internal QC checklist Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines. Review with jurisdictional agency or agencies’ requirements in mind. Stay current with building codes and regulations, including the Division of the State Architect Publications .

PREREQUISITES

Experience preparing architectural specifications using AIA MasterSpec CSI certification is preferred Expert technical knowledge including building codes, materials, products and construction techniques Knowledgeable in material specifications required to achieve LEED / sustainability goals Professional degree in Architecture is a plus A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of specification writing experience Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu and specification editing software LEED Accreditation is a plus CASp certification is a plus Strong understanding of Contracts and their relationship to Divisions 00 and 01 Understanding of DSA requirements is a plus. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills Knowledge and basic skills in Revit a plus to review models and keynotes within the software Knowledge and proficiency with Revit add-ins for specifications and keynotes a plus We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), along with paid Vacation and paid Holidays Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Quality Assurance Industries Architecture and Planning Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HPI Architecture by 2x Get notified about new Quality Controller jobs in Newport Beach, CA . Huntington Beach, CA $25.00-$27.00 6 days ago Quality Control Inspector, Welding Inspector for Aerospace Company Huntington Beach, CA $25.00-$27.00 2 weeks ago Call Center Quality Assurance Specialist Quality Control Line Inspector (2nd shift) Huntington Beach, CA $25.00-$27.00 2 weeks ago Call Center Quality Assurance Specialist IC QA Specialist (Full-Time) (Santa Ana, CA) Call Center Quality Assurance Specialist Long Beach, CA $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day ago Long Beach, CA $100,000.00-$120,000.00 2 days ago Huntington Beach, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago Registered Nurse, Quality Assurance - $65/HR Cypress, CA $71,000.00-$135,000.00 2 weeks ago Irvine, CA $135,100.00-$183,600.00 2 weeks ago Clin Nurse II - Cardiovascular Quality Assurance - Part Time Days - FVR Clin Nurse II - Cardiovascular Quality Assurance - Part Time Days - FVR Irvine, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr HPI Architecture