Ghafari Associates is hiring : Specifications Writer in Dearborn

Overview

The Specifications Writer, with general direction from the Manager-Specifications, coordinates the preparation of specifications (establishing material requirements and describing installation) for all disciplines; establishes and maintains office standard specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers, architects and engineers to prepare specifications for schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Educate less experienced staff throughout the course of the project on specification writing principles.
• Seek out additional opportunities to learn about products and technologies and disseminate information to team members. Update Ghafari master specifications as required.
• Coordinate and expedite specification preparation among the disciplines; coordinate word processing support to produce final specification documents to meet project schedules.
• Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods to edit project specifications.
• Review selected submittals for conformance with contract documents, as requested by architects.
• Ensure compliance with related codes and regulations imposed by governing authorities in collaboration with project architects and engineers.
• Prepare written portion of addenda and bulletins relating to specifications.
• Gather on-site data pertinent to the preparation of specifications.
• Prepare contract conditions, general and bidding requirements as required.
• Revise, maintain, and establish new standard specifications required for a given custom assignment.
• Establish and update procedures related to the maintenance of job files.
• Efficiently use client master specification editing software.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Company and Equal Opportunity

Ghafari Associates has a long-standing history of delivering technically sophisticated projects across diverse markets. Ghafari is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the employment process. If you need an accommodation to apply, you may contact Ghafari by the following methods :

If there are any questions or additional accommodations, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

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