Specifications Support - Architecture/Engineering

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Specifications Support member, with overall supervision from the Manager of Architecture assists in executing office and project-related specifications and technical tasks of simple complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Capable of generally reading and understanding construction drawings and construction specifications.
• Possess/demonstrates the technical ability to assist in the editing of construction specifications.
• Assists in the assembling of construction specification sections into a project manual based on direction from the specifications writing technical staff.
• Assists in preparation of basic specifications, including formatting the specs to meet the company or client standards.
• Possess/demonstrates the communication skills to work with all assigned project team members, including engineering disciplines. Follows direction from the project assigned specifier and advises of any questions.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams responsible for firm-wide standards for best practices, including sustainability, technical, and QA/QC.
• Assist in maintaining specification templates, including codes standards, reference standards, and product identification.
• Assist with development of best practices for quality assurance and quality control on issues such as consistent terminology and coordination between drawings and specifications.
• Assist in continual improvement of construction specifications, including exploring best practices, new techniques, and new software tools.
• Investigate new products, systems, and material compliance.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management
• 1-3 years exposure to construction specifications preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Bluebeam, BIM360, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and unambiguous sentences using active voice.
• Ability to accurately describe materials, products and installation methods.
• Understand basic construction methods, building materials and industry standards
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

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