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Specification Writer

Description

Do you have a passion for detail? Are you a stickler for rules? Do you enjoy collaborating with a team? If so, then joining our team as a Specification Writer where you will be responsible for crafting the ultimate set of instructions for our design team is the perfect fit for you. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating clear, concise and comprehensive product specifications that accurately reflect the design intent and product features, functionality and performance.

As an ISG employee owner, you will continue to grow in your career. You’ll learn from us, and we’ll learn from you. You’ll have the freedom and autonomy to do your best work with plenty of support along the way. Our culture is essential to our success and your engagement in it.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinate procurement, Contracting Requirements, and General Requirements for a project with Project Managers
Work with Architects/Designers/Technicians to identify and assemble required project Specification Sections for Division 00-14. Identify where additional product info is necessary
Ability to review and understand architectural construction documents for identification of products and assemblies
Write clear, concise and comprehensive product specifications that accurately reflect the products features, functionality and performance
Collaborate with engineering team to update Table of Contents for all specification divisions. Combine final specifications manual after project completion
Ensure product specifications are aligned with industry standards, code requirements and generally accepted construction standards
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members to ensure product requirements are understood and meet the needs of the design intent
Printing and assembling of all specifications sections
Review and maintain Master Specifications
Stay relevant with current building codes and product standards
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve product specifications

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in the Architectural/Engineering industry
Knowledge of architectural and structural products, assemblies and code requirements
Experience in writing specifications using Speclink-E is preferred but not required
Skilled using Microsoft Office, Speclink-E, Bluebeam
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to research products, manufacturers, codes & standards, and rules & regulations as needed to write specifications

ABOUT ISG

We are 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.

We are focused on strengths, using those talents to guide personal development and team collaboration. We are involved in our communities and lead through empowerment. Firm growth is a direct reflection of the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work each ISG owner brings to the office and field every day.

ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. We are entrepreneurial. We believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, we foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. We believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.

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