Specifications Writer

Cook & Boardman Group LLC
  • Winston-Salem, NC
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Build Your Career Where You Matter

    Join CBX Solutions, the nation's leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

    At CBX Solutions, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether youre a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you'll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

    Why Work With Us?

    We're committed to your success, personally and professionally. You'll have access to:

    • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
    • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
    • Career Growth: You'll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.
    • Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

    The Specifications Writer - Division 8 Construction is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining technical specifications for construction projects, with a primary focus on doors, windows, and related hardware. This role ensures alignment with project goals, budgets, and regulatory requirements while working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and suppliers. The role also involves managing the quality and accuracy of all specification documents related to Division 8, as well as staying updated on industry trends and innovations

    Essential Functions

    • Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed and accurate specifications for Division 8 materials, ensuring they meet project requirements, budget constraints, and relevant building codes.
    • Coordinate with suppliers and branch personnel to evaluate product options, limitations, and availability.
    • Review architectural drawings and documentation, performing quality assurance checks on all specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with building standards.
    • Stay current on industry trends, materials, and emerging technologies in Division 8, 10, and 28, incorporating these insights into specifications and providing recommendations based on performance, cost, and sustainability.
    • Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all specifications and revisions and prepare reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Other relative duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Associate's Degree, or higher, in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
    • 2 years of experience in similar role
    • Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) Certification or equivalent (preferred)
    • Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test in accordance with federal, state, and local laws

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and legal regulations.
    • Familiarity with Excel, Word, PowerPoint software and specification writing tools
    • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    CBX Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and give priority referral to protected veterans. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWinston-Salem, NC

    Skills

    • Affirmative Actionunmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Hardware Architectureunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Options Analysisunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Protective Servicesunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Software Specificationunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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