Specifications Writer

The Toronto/Ottawa studio of Perkins&Will is a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in the design of public spaces and buildings, including transit stations, recreation centres, libraries, and academic facilities. We have a growing award-winning urban design and planning practice specializing in transit-oriented development, planning frameworks, streetscape design, resilience, and built form policy.

We craft places people love ― places that actively improve the social, economic, and environmental health of cities.

Research-focused and inventive, every day we reimagine how space can foster stronger ties between communities, the built environment and nature. We combine deep regional roots with a global network of Perkins and Will studios in 25 cities around the world, collaborating and learning from each other. Our research labs are continuously developing new knowledge to allow our creativity and curiosity to impact our projects and their communities. With our strong emphasis on sustainable design we work with like-minded public and private sector clients to develop innovative urban solutions.

Responsible for writing, editing and coordinating architectural specifications and related documents including master specifications. This role requires the ability to travel regularly between our Ottawa and Toronto offices.

Essential Job Functions

**Design**
- Adheres to firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability

**Technical**
- Prepares outline specifications for design development phases; assembles project manuals for construction documents phase; and prepares addenda during bidding phase
- Provides problem solving assistance in connection with the architectural design and detailing of large projects
- Reviews shop drawings and material submittals for general conformance with design intent
- Conduct quality control review of construction documents while researching and preparing specifications
- Checks and coordinates details and dimensions
- Performs material research for preparation of project specifications
- Become knowledge of and perform tasks in accordance with the P+W, Project Delivery manual (PDM)
- Computer skill that are essential include Word, Excel and a familiarity with Revit and/ or BIM is also preferred

**Management**
- Assists in supervising project document control tasks and in maintaining quality control
- Plans, schedules, organizes and executes specification development for projects with interaction within the project team
- Organizes and plans accordingly to execute tasks
- Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions and legibility
- Direct and mentor junior specification writers
- Coordinate and manage work in multiple offices in Ontario
- Collaborate with peers through P+W organization

**Requirements**:
**Education**
- Professional Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technologist, Architectural Science or another Construction related field

**Experience**
- 7-10 years experience
- Thorough knowledge of architectural & interior design, documentation, detailing, building materials and codes, construction techniques and costs, as well as building material compatibility and characteristics.
- Practical knowledge of general architecture & interior design practice including programming, site planning, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Knowledge of industry standards, current product development, and architectural practices.
- Experience with contract language, liability, indemnifications, and definitions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic
- CSC certified is preferred

**Our Studio**:
We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike, public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work.

**Our package**:

- A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
- Fitness and transit reimbursement
- Health and dental benefits
- Group RRSP
- RRSP Matching
- Paid parental leave
- Annual salary range from $81,000-$103,500

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, provincial, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.