Specifications Writer

FVHD Architects is a leading architecture firm, headquartered in Ewing Township, NJ and is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Specifications Writer.
For over a century, FVHD has provided architectural services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania where our expertise and current work focuses on the K-12 Educational and Municipal market sectors. Our commitment to fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work environment has cultivated an unparalleled company culture. We encourage professional growth and value an individual’s career goals.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, edit, and establish new standard specifications sections.
• Communicate effectively with the project team and consultants.
• Maintain the in-house library of manufacturer’s products and systems.
• Review construction documents to establish material selection and prepare technical project specifications.
• Perform a QA/QC review of project documentation, redline construction documents prior to the project bid advertisement to minimize change orders.
• Provide technical guidance through the construction document phase.
• Review the architectural and consultants contract drawings and other related materials to write and refine technical specifications in accordance with FVHD standards.
• Review consultant technical specifications to ensure alignment with FVHD standards
• Prepare addenda during the project bidding period to clarify and modify the bid documents in accordance with NJ bidding law requirements.
• Assists with scheduling lunch & learn seminars with manufacturer representatives to educate the technical staff about new and current products and systems.
• Schedule and meet with manufacturer’s representatives to understand material and system changes and updates in the industry.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in editing / writing architectural specifications.
• Thorough understanding of building construction materials, methods, assemblies, systems, details, codes and construction techniques.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with the current IBC building code.
• Licensed Architect is preferred.
• CSI certified is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Ewing, NJ 08618 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ewing, NJ 08618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person