Specifications Writer

Jlg Architects - Fargo, ND

Full-time

Fargo, ND

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Specifications Writer at JLG Architects plays a crucial role in project delivery by providing accurate technical specifications that support the design process. This position involves collaboration with the Project Designer, Project Architect, and Project Manager to ensure high-quality project outcomes. The Specifications Writer is responsible for generating specification contract documents and maintaining effective communication with project teams, all while adhering to the highest standards of integrity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for generation of specification contract documents including initial coordination of Spec Quest with project teams.
• Execute milestones and timelines with minimal oversight and direction.
• 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.
• Conduct themselves with utmost integrity and set an example of JLGer behavior.
• Complete work in a timely fashion at the highest standards of quality.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in practice, including internships.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and building science.
• Advanced knowledge of product data.
• Ability to manage data for up to three projects at once.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors or Masters 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 $70 M.
• Total project portfolio demonstrating experience of minimum $250 M in construction value.
• Advanced knowledge of project budget management demonstrated through cost analysis on minimum of five projects.