Engineering Consulting Service is hiring: Specification Writer II in Roseville

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved with tasks supporting the management of specification projects, including resolution of technical and administrative issues.
• Provide guidance to architectural design firms on product selection and other design considerations.
• Review drawings and other project information to write and edit specifications for projects and coordinate compliance with project requirements, institutional guidelines, firm standards, technical conditions, acceptable standards, and existing laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and prepare construction specifications for the various phases/milestone deliverables of projects.
• Prepare and review the procurement and contracting requirements, including the Division 01 General Requirement sections.
• Coordinate and review consultant technical specifications for conformance with firm standards and the remainder of the project manual. Ensure consultants receive and follow the most current specification formatting conventions.
• Perform product research; assist project designers with material and product selections.
• Prepare, assist, or coordinate with internal Project Architects and non-architectural disciplines such as structural engineering and landscape architecture in specifications and project manual preparation.
• Maintain awareness of evolving building technology, stay current on product developments, new materials, code changes, and industry trends to bring expertise to the project teams concerning product selections.
• Assist construction administration staff with the review of product submittals and evaluate substitution requests and make recommendations regarding compliance with specifications.
• Basic ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, produce results within a deadline, and work both independently and in a team environment.
• Host or attend project discussions with clients and follow up on reports as necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Science or related field is preferred.
• 6 years of related architectural or commercial interiors experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of increased responsibility in writing, editing, and developing AIA MasterFormat - 3 part specifications.

• Membership in Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). CDT Certification is a plus. CCS, LEED AP, or a licensed Architect or Engineer is a plus.

• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in assisting teams in researching product materials, fabricators, and manufacturers for architectural projects
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, engineering coordination, products, construction methodology, design trends, building systems, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
• Possess a strong design aptitude. Proficient in reading construction drawings, programs, criteria documents, details, and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (w/ advanced Word training), Bluebeam Revu & Studio, and Adobe Acrobat. AutoCAD & Revit proficiency a plus.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $73,000 - $97,500/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.