Som
Specifications Specialist - Architecture
Chicago
Sponsorship not specified$72k-$85kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementAutoCADResearchLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeRevit
About the role
- We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Success at SOM Means - Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.
- We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. - Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.
Responsibilities
- Actively leads distinct portions of a Project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a project level.
- Produces and coordinates the preparation of specifications, narratives, project manual and other written document deliverables in collaboration with Project Teams.
- Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office.
- Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members' recognized abilities and potential.
- Actively leads distinct portions of a Project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership.
- Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
Requirements
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and Adobe Suite.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Spec Link or other specifications software
- Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).
Nice to have
- Architecture license (or close to completion) and CCS or CDT certified preferred
- LEED accreditation preferred.
Compensation
- for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $72,000 to $85,000.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
- We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
- Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $72,000 to $85,000.
Company info
- At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
- We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
- Together we can achieve great things.
- Success at SOM Means
- We are proud to be an
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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