Assembly Writer

Job Description An Architectural Specifications Writer assists with preparing technical project specifications / project manuals for architectural projects primarily emanating from our healthcare studio , while also coordinating and linking the information back to the overall firm. The writer coordinates the specifications with drawings and design documents to establish material and installation requirements. This individual ideally exhibits an understanding of building materials, assemblies, systems, details, codes, construction techniques, and communication strategies.
Partner with Project Managers and Project Architects and consultant disciplines to coordinate, prepare, and expedite specifications for construction documents
Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods
Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements
Generate Preliminary Project Descriptions during early design phases
Review submittals for conformance with contract documents
Review substitutions for equivalency of product attributes including life cycle, sustainability and risk assessment
Maintain, edit, and establish new standard specifications sections and firmwide templates
Assist project teams with technical details and provides necessary technical information
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
Specifications experience and/or combination of Project Architect and specifications writing experience
Experience with BSD Spec-Link-E a plus (will be using software)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs