Construction Specifications Writer - Woods Bagot : Job Details

Construction Specifications Writer – North America

Woods Bagot New York City / San Francisco / Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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Woods Bagot is seeking a Specifications Writer to expand its North American practice. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achieving results through influencing and relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Specifications Writer is a key member of the project delivery team, responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining high-quality project specifications for architectural projects in North America. This role ensures that Woods Bagot's technical documentation meets performance, quality, and compliance requirements, while supporting design excellence and constructability. The position works closely with design teams, consultants, and clients to align specifications with project goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, edit, and coordinate project specifications for a range of building types and scales in accordance with project requirements, budgets, schedules, and local codes.
• Collaborate with project architects, designers, engineers, and consultants to ensure specifications align with the design intent, technical requirements, and contract documents.
• Maintain Woods Bagot's North America specifications standards, templates, and libraries, incorporating evolving industry trends, new materials, and updated building codes.
• Research and evaluate materials, products, and systems to support design, performance, sustainability, and life-cycle considerations.
• Provide guidance to design teams on technical writing, specification best practices, and integration with BIM/Revit documentation workflows.
• Coordinate specifications with Woods Bagot global standards to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Participate in quality control reviews and contribute to Woods Bagot's ongoing technical excellence initiatives.
• Stay current with industry standards such as MasterSpec, CSI formats, LEED and WELL requirements, and jurisdictional code updates.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in maintaining and updating firmwide specification standards and templates.
• Willingness to research and integrate new products, materials, and technologies into specifications.
• Familiarity with BIM integration for specifications (preferred but not required).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience writing construction specifications for architectural projects.
• Proficiency with MasterSpec, BSD SpecLink, or equivalent specification tools.
• Working knowledge of current building codes, materials, and construction methods.
• CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working across multiple sectors (commercial, workplace, education, hospitality, aviation, residential) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with sustainable design standards such as LEED, WELL, or other relevant rating systems.
• Strong organizational, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across multiple studios.

Mandatory Requirements:

• It is an essential requirement that applicants have the legal right to work in the US when applying for this position