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Specification Writer/Project Team Member

VCBO is an award-winning, integrated design firm with a team of 90 professionals in two offices in Utah servicing a variety of clients throughout the Intermountain West. VCBO employs exceptional people dedicated to assisting clients in solving their greatest challenges and developing functional, beautiful, sustainable, and future-focused projects in healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, recreation, justice, civic, and corporate office.

VCBO Architecture (www.vcbo.com) is seeking an experienced Specification Writer to supplement our Specification staff and join our Architectural Group. VCBO has a passion for excellence and a strong group of people who respect each other and enjoy working together.

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Position Summary: *The Specification Writer will engage with multiple Architectural project teams and will support all teams as necessary to ensure the ongoing quality and accuracy of the specifications for each project.

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General Objectives and Responsibilities*

• Interpret architectural plans and prepare specifications to be used as construction documents.
• Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
• Utilize knowledge of material standards, industrial processes, and manufacturing procedures.
• Find innovative ways to meet client needs through the construction specification delivery process.
• Assist project team members in resolving problems related to the use and installation of building materials and products that arise during the design and construction phases.
• Serve as a resource in the selection of building products and materials, their suitability for the intended application, and alternative products when appropriate.
• Self-starter in terms of industry research and follow-through.
• Responsible for preparing project specifications, enhancing, and maintaining master specifications.
• Develop specification requirements and solutions using master specifications.

Qualifications

• Ten years of recent design and construction specification experience are
• Previous experience with large-scale, technically complex projects and multiple clients preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes, structural systems, and materials standards.
• Knowledge of CSI principles and construction materials is
• Professional Registration is
• The ability to work independently on multiple projects at a time.
• Be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet required project deadlines.
• Must have a basic knowledge of construction industry drawing standards and requirements.
• Must be able to articulate ideas well through both verbal and written communications
• Must work well with individuals and project teams.
• Working knowledge of Revit would be beneficial.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field required
• Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) License or Registered Architect preferred
• Familiarity with MS Office and Excel required
• Proficient with BSD SpecLink and BlueBeam software required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person