Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Sps+ architects is a legacy full-service architecture and interior design firm specializing in the education, commercial and native-american market sectorsWe are a growing team of 80+ professionals focused on design and collaborationOur culture is positive, productive, and supportiveOur three well-respected partners have a combined experience of more 90 years, and we recently celebrated 60 years in business.
We are seeking an architectural specifications content writer/editor to join our firmIf you have an interest in translating architectural drawings into the written instructions for product procurement and installation, and you have the winning combination of architectural training, construction product knowledge and technical/grammatical writing skills necessary for success in this role, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Work in a collaborative role on the specifications team as the primary content expertEach project spec team to include: the specification administrator, the content writer/editor, a project manager, a jrProject manager and the qaqc reviewer.
Contribute content direction/support for every project’s specification development through each phase of the design process (sd to ca).
Conduct technical specification research, and provide written content and editing support to more than a dozen project managers for a variety of project types (schools, commercial buildings, tenant improvements, etc.)
Mentor/coach junior architectural staff to learn specification development and methodology.
Support the specifications administrator in maintaining a current office master library by reviewing and implementing aia masterspec quarterly updates
Follow the specification administrator’s project prioritization timeline.
Create supplementary specification sections as necessitated by projects in progress.
Required qualifications
5+ years’ experience writing commercial architectural specifications
Familiarity/experience with aia masterspec or csi masterformat including division 00 and 01
Must have a broad knowledge of construction products and how they are implemented within the building
Knowledge of deltek especs a plus
Current or former licensed architect within the united states.
Ability/willingness to work remote or hybrid (in-office/remote)
Microsoft office applications proficiency
Must be able to work independently and manage/prioritize competing deadlines.
Must be able to work well with others in both support and mentorship roles
Must be committed to meeting project milestones and deadlines.
Sps+ architects’ benefits package includes
100% employer paid health plan
Telehealth
Hsa employer contribution
401(k) matching
Competitive pto
Life & disability insurance
4.5-day work week
Hybrid (office/remote) workplace
Performance bonuses
We look forward to hearing from you!
No phone calls, pleaseNo recruiters, please.
Job type: full-time
