Your Role
As a Gensler Specifications Specialist, you will research and evaluate architectural materials for their application across a variety of exciting design projects. The role includes working closely with project design teams to develop, compose and assist in material analysis and research, selecting products, editing specifications, and administering construction contracts specification development. The role further includes liaising with our design studios to support the development and knowledge-share of key technical criteria for documentation. Specifications Specialist at Gensler are integrated project team members rather than departmentalized in-house consultants. This position is based in Gensler's Boston office.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with project teams to manage budgeting, scheduling, and production of high-quality project manuals using Gensler’s master specification core documents.
- Provide expert technical guidance on product and material evaluations, selections, and research, ensuring alignment with project goals and sustainability standards.
- Maintain deep knowledge of construction products, methods, codes, and industry trends to support accurate and enforceable specifications.
- Lead and mentor office technical teams, fostering learning through educational programs and training on specification documents, construction technologies, and editing methodologies.
- Support the development and customization of regional and local variations to firmwide master specifications, ensuring consistency and relevance across projects.
- Liaise with manufacturer representatives for technical research and project support, and contribute to firmwide best practices in material research and sustainability.
- Partner with Regional Specification Leaders in maintaining and updating master specification documents, delivering educational content, and conducting compliance training.
- Write and edit technical specifications that meet project requirements, legal standards, and building codes, leveraging broad expertise in materials and construction methods.
- Support and champion Gensler’s Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) by integrating carbon-neutral strategies into specification practices and project documentation.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
- 7+ years of experience in architectural profession, 5+ years of experience dedicated to specification writing as described above
- Certified by CSI as a Construction Document Technician (CDT) or Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
- Active member of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) or Specification Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) preferred
- Licensed Architect preferred
**The base salary range will be estimated between $110,000 - $145,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler **
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture
- 7+ years of experience in architectural profession
- 5+ years of experience dedicated to specification writing
- Certified by CSI as a Construction Document Technician (CDT) or Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
- Active member of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) or SCIP preferred
- Licensed Architect preferred
Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.
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What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
