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Specifications Writer

United States, Seattle 110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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ZGF is seeking a Specifications Writer to join our team in our Seattle office with at least 10 years of experience. Each day we ideate, collaborate, and create, supported by a culturally diverse group of architectural professionals. Our team thrives on multi-disciplinary engagement while practicing at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and urban design and are distinguished by our creative and intellectual curiosity.

Job Responsibility

  • Be a well-rounded strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design and technical project resolution
  • Participate in setting direction for the execution of project goals and objectives, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods
  • Edit and maintain project specifications per established procedures
  • Review, edit, and create technical specification sections
  • Create the written requirements for the products, procedures, and standards for complex projects
  • Develop relationships with product representatives
  • Assist staff in conducting product research
  • Assist with ongoing editing and revisions of ZGF master specifications
  • Occasionally assist with other project administration duties including responding to RFIs or submittals
  • Seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including the internal and external design team, toward design solutions
  • Be energized to create something new every day and eager to collaborate in a team
  • Participate in the effective performance of the project team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget
  • Be calm under pressure and be able to prioritize tasks across multiple projects or assignments

Requirements

  • Professional architecture degree preferred, or related degree considered
  • Architectural license preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience
  • Must be articulate with excellent communication skills and writing abilities
  • excellent spelling, grammatical and typing abilities
  • Experience in Construction Administration for large-scale and technically complex projects
  • CSI CDT or CCS certificate preferred, though not required
  • Experience with knowledge management and building information management systems
  • Proficient with RIB SpecLink Cloud
  • Experience with MasterSpec
  • Proficient, if not an expert, in Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam Studio, Newforma
  • Familiarity with Revit
  • Experience with LEED and/or other sustainable certification systems required
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to support a collaborative teamwork environment
  • Ability to be an effective collaborator and contributor to a geographically dispersed project team
  • Experience specifying both interiors and exteriors

What we offer

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution
  • HSA with employer contribution
  • 401k with employer match
  • 4 weeks of PTO
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • paid parental and family leave programs
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