Architectural Specification 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.

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/Experience/Skills:

• 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.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications. Benefits include Health and Dental Plans, 401k, Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday & Personal Days, Flex Time and Summer Hours.