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VCBO Architecture (www.vcbo.com) is seeking an experienced Specification Writer to supplement our Specification staff and join our Architectural Group in our Salt Lake City office. VCBO has a passion for excellence and a strong group of people who respect each other and enjoy working together.

VCBO is an award-winning, integrated design firm with a team of 90 professionals in two offices in Utah servicing a variety of clients throughout the Intermountain West. VCBO employs exceptional people dedicated to assisting clients in solving their greatest challenges and developing functional, beautiful, sustainable, and future-focused projects in healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, recreation, justice, civic, and corporate office.

General Objectives and Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural plans and prepare specifications to be used as construction documents.
• Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
• Utilize knowledge of material standards, industrial processes, and manufacturing procedures.
• Find innovative ways to meet client needs through the construction specification delivery process.
• Assist project team members in resolving problems related to the use and installation of building materials and products that arise during the design and construction phases.
• Serve as a resource in selection of building products and materials, their suitability for the intended application, and alternative products when appropriate.
• Self-starter in terms of industry research and follow-through.
• Responsible for preparing project specifications, enhancing, and maintaining master specifications.

• Develop specification requirements and solutions using master specifications.

   The Specification Writer will  engage with multiple Architectural project teams, and will support all teams as necessary to ensure the ongoing quality and accuracy of the specifications for each project.

Qualifications

• Ten years of recent design and construction specification experience required.
• Previous experience with large-scale, technically complex projects and multiple clients preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes, structural systems, and materials standards.
• Knowledge of CSI principles and construction materials required.
• Professional Registration preferred.
• The ability to work independently on multiple projects at a time.
• Be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet required project deadlines. 
• Must have a basic knowledge of construction industry drawing standards and requirements.
• Must be able to articulate ideas well through both verbal and written communications 
• Must work well with individuals and project teams. 
• Working knowledge of Revit would be beneficial.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required

Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) License or Registered Architect preferred

Familiarity with MS Office and Excel required

Proficient with BSD SpecLink and BlueBeam software required