Architectural Specifications Writer
Job in
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listed on 2026-01-04
Listing for:
EUA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
An Architectural Specifications Writer develops, writes, edits, and prepares technical project specifications and project manuals for architectural projects primarily emanating from the Denver Studio. The writer coordinates specifications with drawings and design documents to establish material and installation requirements, helps create and maintain office standard specifications and project templates, and works with the firm’s Specifications Team to develop firm‑wide technical requirements and standards while assisting with training of staff.
- Work with Project Managers and Project Architects to prepare specifications for construction documents
- Interact, coordinate and expedite specification preparation among consultant disciplines
- Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods
- Ensure compliance with related codes and regulations, including NFPA 285 assemblies and products
- Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements
- Generate Preliminary Project Descriptions during early design phases
- Review submittals for conformance with contract documents
- Review substitutions for equivalency of product attributes including life cycle, sustainability and risk assessment
- Maintain, edit, and establish new standard specifications sections and firm‑wide templates
- Communicate effectively with the project team, client, and consultants during the project duration
- Assist project teams with technical details and provide necessary technical information
- Research and have access to the latest information from manufacturers and vendors
- Have a broad knowledge of projects related to workplace environments, learning environments (K12), multi‑family residential, aerospace and high‑tech offices, and healthcare environments
- Continuously work to improve and implement techniques to develop specifications
- Must be willing to listen to others and communicate efficiently with team members
- Assist with training and mentoring less experienced staff
- Work seamlessly with Specifications Team leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
- Licensed Architect is preferred
- CDT, CSI, CCS Certified is preferred
- 8+ years of specifications experience and/or combination of Project Architect and specifications writing experience
- Experience with BSD Spec‑Link‑E a plus (required to learn software)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Annual salary is $65,000 – $100,000 based on experience
- Mid‑Senior level
- Full‑time
- Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- Architecture and Planning
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