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We are seeking a highly skilled Specifications Writer to join our team at Adamson Associates Architects in Toronto. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing project manuals for complex architectural project types.

1. Prepare technical documents (specifications and other contract documents) for incorporation into Project Manuals for a wide range of highly complex building project types.
2. Interpret architectural, related engineering, and other related contract documents (drawings, specifications, reports) and assist the Project Manager in locating information particular to the project in the contract documents.
3. Oversee the preparation of Project Manuals with the Project team.
4. Provide quality control review of contract documents prepared by internal and external source specifications.
5. Train junior and intermediate level specification writers.
6. Educate staff on issues related to specifications, keynoting, technical material information, Project Manuals, and assist with educational bulletins about new product materials and new technology for staff members.
7. Collaborate with Project Managers, Team Leads, Architects, Engineers, and Designers.
8. Complete tasks in line with deadlines.
9. Assist in the ongoing development of office master specifications.
10. Coordinate the scheduling and production of Project Manuals with teams for the creation of on-time deliverables.
11. Collaborate with project teams, specification team members, document control, and IT staff to ensure smooth information transfer and precise document development.
12. Conduct technical research of new building technology methods and materials.
13. Act as a resource for technical questions, technical detail review, submittal review, and material and product selections.
14. Maintain technical documents (codes, standards, technical literature).

1. 10+ years in the architectural profession with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
2. 5+ years of dedicated specification writing for various building types.
3. Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Diploma in Architectural Technology.
4. Good communication and organization skills.

1. Registered Specification Writer (RSW) or Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP).
2. Active member of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).
3. Active member of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).
4. LEED AP.

1. Mandatory: Advanced level Microsoft Office.
2. AutoCAD/Revit an asset.

Minimum Salary: $70,000. Salary is based on skills and experience.