Specification Writer II

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. ABOUT THE ROLEYou will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO * Support the project team under the guidance of senior staff and the Architect of Record to assist in producing Project Manuals utilizing the CannonDesign Master with specification editing software. * Support other specification writers in developing Division 00-14 Architectural sections and custom sections inclusion in the Project Manual. * Support multiple projects and deadlines, contributing to milestone deliverables for various project delivery types. * Collaborate with the Specification Coordinator to support coordination of the Project Manual for all disciplines. * Review and provide revisions to projectspecific keynotes. * Support review of in-progress drawings to ensure technical specifications are complete and coordinated. * Contribute to the development and improvement of master specifications based on project work and feedback. * Maintain awareness of industry reference standards and resources. Attend industry events as appropriate. * Participate in progress meetings for assigned projects. * Assist project team during CA Phase with shop drawing and product substitution reviews as needed. * Engage with peers through firm-wide specifications writers' meetings to share knowledge and learn best practices. * Support relationship-building with vendors in accordance with the firm's compliance policies. * Support Sustainability goals of the firm. * Seek mentorship from senior staff and contribute to team learning. * Perform work under moderate supervision with opportunities to grow in independence. * May perform other duties as required.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED * Minimum Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a relevant field required. * Minimum of 4 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry - of which a minimum of one (1) year of specifications writing experience is required. * Architectural or Engineering license preferred. CSI certification preferred. * Basic knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required. * Familiarity with Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01. * Solid technical knowledge is expected. Ability to support Coordination QA/QC across disciplines. * Should demonstrate business acumen, critical thinking and analytical skills. * Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills are required. * Proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, MS One Note, and BlueBeam Revu is required. * Exposure to Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is beneficial. * Experience with specification editing software is required; familiarity with e-SPECS for Revit is a plus.The salary range for this position is $67,540 to $84,370 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic loca