The Specifications Architect assists the Specifications Manager in ensuring the high quality of the technical specifications (specs) produced by the company. This ensures that project teams and clients receive accurate and reliable documentation of project requirements for architectural and interior design projects.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and verifies the completeness of design requirements and documents for developing and preparing technical specifications. Ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance with statutory requirements and the firm's prescribed quality standards.
• Provides support to the project teams regarding specification writing and materials/finishes through coordination meetings and conducting research.
• Assists the Specifications Manager in the continuous updating, development, and improvement of the firm’s specifications standards to ensure they are current with the latest industry materials and practices.
• Assists the Specifications Manager in supporting project teams with material/supplier RFAs by researching materials of concern and inquiring with suppliers.
• Compiles information and prepare guidelines on material specifications for project documentation
• Actively reviews collections of product catalogues, material samples, and other references. Update them based on availability, applicability, and reliability. Sort and remove outdated references efficiently.
• Evaluates and reviews products at the different phases of the project.
• Actively participates in the review and selection process for specifying materials, systems, and products as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of technical specifications,
• Knowledge of building technology and construction methodologies.
• Knowledge of materials and finishes (properties, installation, typical applications, suppliers);
• knowledge of project documentation (ability to read and understand technical drawings).
• Knowledge of Building Codes
• Ability to remember, organize, and process large amounts of detailed and correlated information.
• Ability to organize thoughts and concepts into clear, orderly statements; inquisitive, objective, and impartial.
• Ability to listen to and accurately understand people from various professional backgrounds.
• Ability to work with people and achieve equitable agreements without compromising important principles; thorough and meticulous.
• Strong multitasking, management, and organizational techniques to meet scheduled commitments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and Professional License in Architecture.
• 3 years of experience in technical specifications writing.

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