If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will utilize knowledge of construction products, materials, and methods to write specifications for a variety of complex projects and building types to include education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and interior design initiatives, and other diverse building types.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support the project team under the guidance of senior staff and the Architect of Record to assist in producing Project Manuals utilizing the CannonDesign Master with specification editing software.
- Support other specification writers in developing Division 00-14 Architectural sections and custom sections inclusion in the Project Manual.
- Support multiple projects and deadlines, contributing to milestone deliverables for various project delivery types.
- Collaborate with the Specification Coordinator to support coordination of the Project Manual for all disciplines.
- Review and provide revisions to project specific keynotes.
- Support review of in-progress drawings to ensure technical specifications are complete and coordinated.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of master specifications based on project work and feedback.
- Maintain awareness of industry reference standards and resources. Attend industry events as appropriate.
- Participate in progress meetings for assigned projects.
- Assist project team during CA Phase with shop drawing and product substitution reviews as needed.
- Engage with peers through firm-wide specifications writers' meetings to share knowledge and learn best practices.
- Support relationship-building with vendors in accordance with the firm's compliance policies.
- Support Sustainability goals of the firm.
- Seek mentorship from senior staff and contribute to team learning.
- Perform work under moderate supervision with opportunities to grow in independence.
- May perform other duties as required.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor degree required; Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry - of which a minimum of one (1) year of specifications writing experience is required.
- Architectural or Engineering license preferred. CSI certification preferred.
- Basic knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is required.
- Familiarity with Contracts and relationship to Division 00 & 01.
- Solid technical knowledge is expected. Ability to support Coordination QA/QC across disciplines.
- Should demonstrate business acumen, critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and conflict resolution skills are required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, MS One Note, and BlueBeam Revu is required.
- Exposure to Autodesk Construction Cloud and MS Lists is beneficial.
- Experience with specification editing software is required; familiarity with e-SPECS for Revit is a plus.
The salary range for this position is $67,540 to $84,370 annually. This is the anticipated range of base compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at
https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.