Senior Construction Specifications Writer

* Job ID: 11135BR * Location: US (Remote), US\-Herndon\-VA, US\-Herndon\-VA (Hybrid), US\-Tampa\-FL * Work Setup: Remote * Job Category: Research Analysis * Posting Date: August 5, 2026 Deltek is seeking an experienced construction specifier to help maintain our library of master guide specifications spanning vertical building design and infrastructure. Candidates should have subject matter expertise in either architecture or engineering (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, etc.). As a Specifications Writer, you will help ensure the quality and integrity of AIA MasterSpec and Deltek SpecText guide specifications within your discipline, often working with external consultants. In this capacity, you will have the following responsibilities: * Update existing specification content (including supporting documents) and create new content by researching relevant sources, including product literature, manufacturers’ websites, industry standards, trade association and professional society publications, reference materials, and model building codes. Follow internal guidelines for writing style and workflow processes through publication. * Work with and expand a stable of external consultants in your discipline and guide their work, defining their scope of work for updating specification content, conducting technical review of their work, and shepherding the content through internal processes to publication. * Evaluate products for inclusion in specification content based on technical knowledge, subject matter expertise, and specification writing norms and conventions. * Collaborate with other Deltek departments on initiatives such as enhancement of the Specpoint platform that hosts our specification content, providing input as requested. * Respond to questions and comments from external customers such as specification subscribers and building product manufacturers, as well as internal customers such as sales and marketing staff. * Adhere to internal style guides and CSI specification writing principles and formats, as well as internal processes for technical and editorial review of content. * Make occasional presentations and write thought leadership pieces related to the subject matter of assigned specification sections. * Other duties as required. **Required Skills/Experience** * Registered architect or licensed practicing engineer preferred. If not a registered architect or licensed practicing engineer, CSI CDT required with CCS and/or CCCA certification(s) preferred. LEED AP certification a plus. * 10\+ years of experience required in architecture practice or one or more of the following engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, civil, structural. Experience must include working in building construction settings for firms specializing in engineering, architecture, construction management, specification consulting, or project management. * Minimum 5 years of experience editing or writing specification sections r