Architectural Specification Writer

About the role

An award-winning architecture and interior design firm is seeking a highly experienced Specification Writer to act as a firmwide technical resource across convention centers, sports and entertainment, cultural arts, hospitality, mixed-use, workplace and interiors. The role goes beyond specification production: you will own project specifications, specification library development and firmwide training, helping teams understand the building systems and design decisions behind high-quality specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Produce, edit and maintain project specifications from schematic design through construction administration using MasterSpec, within established pre-edit templates and firmwide standards.
• Expand the specification library with market-specific sections and variations, keeping version control and organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and deliver a firmwide training program on specifications and building systems, including project-specific questionnaires and tailored materials.
• Work with project architects and designers to customize specifications, and coordinate with the Quality Review team to align standards with QA/QC processes.

Required profile

• 15+ years of experience in architectural specifications across all phases of project delivery.
• Full-cycle specification experience on at least three projects, from early design through construction administration.
• Significant experience with large-scale and/or technically complex buildings; experience across the listed practice areas strongly preferred.
• Experience working within and expanding an established firmwide pre-edit specification system.
• Architecture degree or equivalent technical education preferred.

Required skills

• MasterSpec proficiency and working knowledge of CSI MasterFormat.
• Strong understanding of structural, envelope, mechanical, plumbing and electrical building systems.
• Experience developing questionnaires, checklists or other structured technical intake tools.
• Preferred: CSI credentials such as CDT or CCS.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and ESOP program.
• Support for professional licensure and certification, and opportunities for continued professional development.