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ID #23801363
State Washington
City Seattle-tacoma
Job type Permanent
Salary USD $90,000 - $200,000 per year 90000 - 200000 per year
Source Jobot
Showed 2021-12-03
Date 2021-12-02
Deadline 2022-01-31
Category Et cetera
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Specification Writer

Washington, Seattle-tacoma, 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA

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Top-Notch Culture and Benefits

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chad LantzAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $90,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

Creator. Collaborator. Changemaker. If these words describe you and you're looking for a workplace culture where you can unleash your imagination and make an impact, look no further. We are seeking a specification writer with unlimited creativity and determination to make a difference to join our team of innovators in Missoula, Montana. We are over 80 diversely talented professionals committed to client satisfaction, quality design, and improving the world around us. We don't just provide a servicewe develop creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project. In close coordination with our architectural team, project consultants, and owner representatives, your role will be to ensure that project specifications are specifically tailored to drawings and contractual requirements. If you are an energetic leader who loves to solve complex problems and desires to do it alongside the best design staff in the Northwest, we invite you to apply.

Why join us?

Perks of the work. You simply won't find a group of individuals more talented, dedicated, or fun than the movers-and-shakers at our design firm. We are proud of our dynamic workplace culture and minimal turnover during nearly 50 years since our firm was established. That's why we're always looking for new ways to reward our staff for their hard work and loyalty. Some of the perks of working with us include:
  • Competitive salary package with full benefits
  • Annual bonuses
  • Generous paid personal leave
  • 401K and Roth with profit sharing
  • Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75%/25%
  • $50,000 of group life insurance
  • Basic long-term care insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Employee wellness program
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual trip to Chico Hot Springs, happy hours, and holiday parties

Job Details

Your skill set.
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction, engineering, or other related field
  • Certified Construction Specifier preferred
  • Minimum five years of experience writing and editing technical architectural specifications at all phases of the design process
  • Proficiency in Deltek/Avitru (MasterSpec & SpecBuilder Cloud) and Microsoft Office suite required
  • Revit experience required and AutoCAD experience a plus
  • Cost estimating experience is preferred, though a desire to learn this function is essential
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to interpret architectural drawings
  • Ability to collaborate with a design team and work independently to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Passion for design and architecture, possessing energy, talent, and a strong attention to detail
A day in the life of a specification writer.
  • Prepare specifications for a variety of project types and sizes at various stages of delivery, following CSI specification writing principles and formats
  • Research products and assemblies to serve as a resource for staff
  • Maintain current knowledge of products, industry reference standards, building systems, envelope components, exterior & interior finishes, and material requirements of all building types
  • Maintain current knowledge of probable costs for a wide scope of products and services
  • Assist project architects with technical support and drawing review
  • Provide technical expertise during design phases, and offer solutions to technical requirements to satisfy specification needs
  • Develop and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors, and understand local construction markets

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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