SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Dallasoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSpecifications Writerto join our team.This position may be located remotely, preferably within a commutable distance to any SmithGroup office.
Working with us, you will:
Work with project teams to write technical specifications for projects in our key markets (Healthcare, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Workplace, Cultural and Urban Design).
Collaborate with a team of specification writers to ensure quality and delivery of specifications on projects across SmithGroup.
Lead, participate, or support initiatives to update and manage master specifications across multiple disciplines.
Create and implement specifications standards, policy, and training of SmithGroup practitioners.
Provide leadership and advice to all offices in the firm regarding specifications and their relationship to other areas of the practice such as BIM, discipline standards, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
Exhibit an understanding of architectural products and services as well as emerging technologies and architectural services delivery and procurement approaches.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and consultants to support sustainability integration in the specification of materials.
Maintain excellent industry/competitor product and process knowledge by reviewing and understanding our markets and competitive activity.
Adapt to changes in the marketplace and project delivery methods.
An ideal candidate has:
A bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent, preferred.
10 or more years of design and construction industry experience, including 5 or more years as a specifier on commercial projects.
Professional license in field of discipline (if applicable), preferred.
CSI-CCS certification and LEED accreditation preferred.
Significant experience in writing specifications for projects of a size and scope appropriate to our key markets preferred.
Experience with BIM, and other emerging technologies, particularly those technologies and software focusing on integrated practice.
Knowledge of national and local building codes and standards as they relate to product specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiar with database-driven specifications preparation software is a plus.
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
