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This position can be filled in our Denver, Kansas City or St. Louis offices. \n\nThe Architectural Specification Writer develops comprehensive project specifications and supports project teams in the coordination, interpretation, and execution of construction documents. This role ensures technical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project requirements, design intent, and applicable codes and standards.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLeadership\nReview architectural drawings and project information to write and edit project specifications in accordance with project requirements, institutional guidelines, firm standards, and applicable codes, laws, and regulations.\nInterpret project design and delivery requirements, translating this information into detailed materials, methods, equipment, installation procedures, and certification testing requirements needed to procure and construct building components.\nUnderstand the organization of projects into multiple bid packages and how these packages make up the full project scope.\nPrepare and review procurement and contracting requirements, including Division 01 General Requirements, while aligning owner-provided contract forms and processes with firm standards.\nReview sustainability goals and provide informed guidance on material selection to support LEED or other certifications.\nProvides resources for project teams to research products and review RFI submittals.\nAssist with quality management reviews and offer technical expertise throughout design development and construction document phases.\nCollaborate closely with the firmwide specifications team to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and best practices.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with local and national vendors and serve as a resource connecting project teams with product representatives.\nContribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the firm’s Master Specifications, including project-type-specific content, regional conditions, and sustainable content.\nSupport integration of specifications into digital project delivery tools, including HOK’s Project Quality Management initiatives and Smartsheet collaboration workflows.\nTakes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.\nFosters a culture of external and internal client service.\nTeamwork\nSupport project managers by reviewing and coordinating project agreements related to professional services and general condition issues.\nAssist project architects and designers with material and system constructability analysis.\nAssist project architects with shop drawings and product substitution review.\nCoordinate and evaluate consultant technical specifications for conformance with firm standards.\nMay conduct internal specifications training.\nParticipate in developing and improving firm document standards and best practice procedures.\nEngage in regular collaboration with specification writers in other offices, sharing workload and expertise as needed.\nAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously with various delivery methods and produce deliverables within project established milestones and deadlines.\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nBachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field; 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