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Overview

"The Axel Group" is seeking a Specification Writer for our client's team. This position supports an architecture and planning practice by developing and refining technical project specifications, coordinating with project teams and consultants, and providing technical guidance throughout the construction document phase.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, edit, and establish standard specification sections.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and consultants.
• Maintain the in-house library of manufacturers’ products and systems.
• Review construction documents to establish material selections and prepare technical project specifications.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of project documentation and redline construction documents before project bid advertisements to help minimize change orders.
• Provide technical guidance during the construction document phase.
• Review architectural and consultant contract drawings and related materials to write and refine technical specifications in accordance with internal standards.
• Review consultant technical specifications for alignment with internal standards.
• Prepare addenda during the bidding period to clarify and modify bid documents in accordance with New Jersey bidding law requirements.
• Assist with scheduling lunch-and-learn seminars with manufacturer representatives to educate technical staff about new and current products and systems.
• Schedule and meet with manufacturers’ representatives to understand industry changes and updates related to materials and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 3–5 years of experience editing and writing architectural specifications.
• Thorough understanding of building construction materials, methods, assemblies, systems, details, codes, and construction techniques.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the current International Building Code (IBC).
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• CSI certification preferred.

Compensation

• Salary: Up to $90,000 per year.