Specifications Writer

Mead & Hunt, Inc.

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$11.41/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

Evaluate my fit

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Minneapolis, MN, by email.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

Evaluate your fitSee where you stand — strengths, gaps, and what to fix first.
Tailor your résuméRewritten against this posting, every reworded bullet shown before and after.
Practice the interviewA voice mock interview built from this job description.

Evaluate your fitSee where you stand — strengths, gaps, and what to fix first.Get started →Tailor your résuméRewritten against this posting, every reworded bullet shown before and after.Get started →Practice the interviewA voice mock interview built from this job description.Get started →

At a glance

Compensation

$11.41/hr

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Mead & Hunt is seeking a specifications writer for vertical construction projects. The role creates and coordinates project manuals, supports product research and selection, maintains master specifications, and provides leadership on specification formatting. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in construction management, architecture, or engineering and at least eight years of relevant experience. Travel is required; the company will not sponsor a visa.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specification WritingProduct ResearchProduct EvaluationMaster SpecificationsICC CodesUnified Facilities CriteriaMasterSpecSpecsIntactBDS SpecLinkCommunicationOrganizationSelf-MotivationTeamwork

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering8+ Years Relevant ExperienceArchitect or Engineer LicensureLEED APWELL Accredited ProfessionalGuiding Principles Compliance Professional

Full job description

Job Duties

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized architectural and engineering firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result, a full-time position is available for a specifications writer. Responsibilities include creating project manuals for vertical construction projects; preparing and assisting with writing specifications for Divisions 00-14 and interdisciplinary coordination of the entire project manual; assisting with product research, evaluations and selection; developing and updating master specifications and providing leadership for formatting of specifications across disciplines; participating in educational opportunities related to building products, materials, technologies and standards; providing mentoring for staff. Travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have all of the following:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in construction management, architecture or engineering

AND

At least eight years of relevant experience

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

Experience leading the specification writing process for Divisions 00-14 while meeting schedules and quality expectations

Knowledge of current products, materials and standards including those specified in Divisions 03-14, ICC Codes, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC’s)

Experience with the following specifications software: MasterSpec, SpecsIntact, BDS SpecLink

Professional licensure as an architect or engineer

LEED AP, WELL Accredited Professional, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional

Experience developing and maintaining master specifications for vertical construction projects

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers OR submit your cover letter and resume (and the pdf application if possible) to the address below. The deadline to apply for this position is Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Interviews are awarded on our review of your ability to meet the qualifications in the paragraphs describing the “successful” candidate and “ideal” candidate, so be sure to explain where indicated in the online application (or in your COVER LETTER, not just in your resume, if you are applying by mail) how you meet each qualification listed in the paragraphs above. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

MEAD & HUNT, Inc.

Attn: Req. # 2021-3911

2440 Deming Way

Middleton, WI 53562

www.meadhunt.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.