Specifications Writer II

Posted Tuesday, October 8

Organization

JLG Architects

Location

Minneapolis

Description

Specifications Writers are the technical backbone of project delivery. They work quickly and efficiently to support the design with pinpoint accurate data. Assisting the Project Designer, Project Architect and Project Manager, and specifications team through ongoing project review, Specifications Writers assure top tier project outcomes. Why JLG? Because we work together to empower the future of architecture and design, driving dynamic solutions that make lives better.

We are employee owners, collectively invested in the success of our clients, communities, and each other. Our candidates bring a diverse background of talent, a spirit of collaboration, and an enduring desire to help others thrive. At JLG, you will find inspiration to ignite change, challenge the status quo, and build resilient foundations for the next generation of education, healthcare, sports, and civic, cultural, and commercial service.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for generation of specification contract documents including initial coordination of Spec Quest with project teams. Execute milestones and timelines independently.
• Train and provide direction to Specifications Writer I.
• Provide effective verbal, graphic and written communication laterally and vertically with project teams.
• Propose solutions to problems that maintain the design intent, are code compliant, and demonstrate a full understanding of best construction practices.
• Review and respond to RFIs and assist in producing necessary documentation in the Construction Administration phase.
• Provide research efforts and support specification and sustainability standards for product selection within JLG.
• Specification Writers conduct themselves with utmost integrity and set an example of JLGer behavior.
• They complete work in a timely fashion at the highest standards of quality.
• All other duties as assigned Minimum 10 years of experience in practice, including internships.
• Expert knowledge of building codes, building science, and constructability.
• Expert knowledge of product data. Ability to manage data for up to 5 projects at once.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Architecture from an accredited university.
• Registered architect, or actively pursuing licensure as demonstrated by minimum one passed exam and additional two purchased testing credits.
• Successful completion of AXP demonstrated by provided NCARB record.
• Ability to provide job functions on projects up to $100 M.
• Total project portfolio demonstrating experience of minimum $350 M in construction value.
• Expert knowledge of project budget management demonstrated through cost analysis on minimum of five projects.

Contact

Morgan Soupir
6125407662
msoupir@jlgarchitects.com