Specification Writer

Job Title: Specification WriterJob DescriptionThe Specification Writer plays a key role in developing, editing, and maintaining architectural specifications that support a wide range of educational, healthcare, and commercial building projects. This position collaborates closely with project teams and consultants to ensure that construction documents, technical specifications, and bid materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with firm standards and applicable codes and bidding requirements. The role offers significant opportunity for professional growth within a well-established architectural practice known for its expertise in K12 and higher education design.Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain architectural specifications, including establishing new standard specification sections that align with firm standards.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and consultants to coordinate technical requirements and ensure clarity in specifications.
• Maintain and update the in-house library of manufacturers products and systems, ensuring current and accurate technical information.
• Review construction documents to confirm material selections and prepare detailed technical project specifications.
• Perform comprehensive QA/QC reviews of project documentation and redline construction drawings prior to bid advertisement to help minimize change orders.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the construction document phase, supporting architects and designers with materials, systems, and code-related decisions.
• Review architectural and consultant contract drawings and related materials to write and refine technical specifications in accordance with established firm standards.
• Review consultant technical specifications to ensure consistency and alignment with firm standards and project requirements.
• Prepare addenda during the project bidding period to clarify and modify bid documents in accordance with New Jersey bidding law requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate lunch-and-learn seminars with manufacturer representatives to educate technical staff on new and existing products and systems.
• Meet with manufacturer representatives to stay informed about industry changes, material updates, and system innovations and incorporate this knowledge into specifications.
• Support architectural project management and construction administration activities by providing accurate, timely specification-related information.
• Contribute to design and production efforts across schematic design, drafting, and architectural design phases, particularly for educational, healthcare, and commercial building projects.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ewing, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.26/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ewing, NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ewing,NJ.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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