Specification Manager Jobs
Specification Manager jobs are open across construction, manufacturing, architecture, and building products, covering specializations in technical writing, product specifications, and procurement, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior and principal positions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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SUMMARY:
Greentech Renewables is a solar equipment distributor and distributes a full range of solar equipment to thousands of contractors throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America, enabling solar installers to easily and cost-effectively design, sell, and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Specification Development Manager to develop and maintain relationships with engineering firms, owner's engineers, MEP firms, ESCOs, utilities, and design consultants that influence equipment specifications within CSI Divisions 26, 33, and 48. Increase specification pull-through, identify future project opportunities, and position the company as a trusted technical distribution partner.
REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical sales experience (proven track record in creating the relationship and uncovering opportunities)
- Electrical distribution or renewable energy experience
- Strong networking and presentation skills
- Understanding commercial solar, energy storage, and electrical systems
- Familiarity with consulting engineering and construction markets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- We are seeking a specification-sales professional or independent manufacturers’ representative with established relationships among architects and consulting engineers in [territory].
- The assignment is to introduce design driven specification, identify suitable products early in design, support technical evaluation, and secure inclusion in project specifications - with enough consideration for the dynamically evolving Renewable Energy product category
- We are particularly interested in someone who can demonstrate recent work with relevant design firms, provide architect/engineer references, and show examples of products successfully specified. This is not primarily a distributor- or contractor-sales role.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Remote work on a small team, with multiple weekly check-ins
- Constant travel to build relationships
- Work standard business hours of 8am to 5pm within your time zone or within the time zone of the Division assigned
COMPENSATION:
The compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 annually
OTHER COMPENSATION:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
- Commission
BENEFITS:
Benefits available for this position are:
- Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
- Insurance - Medical only for part-time positions, 30+ hours/week
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Relationship Development:
- Build and maintain relationships with engineering and consulting firms.
- Map key influencers within target organizations.
- Develop territory-based specifier account plans.
- Conduct regular outreach through meetings, presentations, webinars, and site visits.
- Maintain contact database and engagement strategy
Opportunity Development
- Identify projects in planning and design phases.
- Track opportunities 6-24 months before procurement.
- Provide visibility to sales and business unit teams.
- Monitor specification trends and emerging technologies.
Market Engagement
- Coordinate lunch and learn.
- Organize technical webinars.
- Sponsor engineering and industry events.
- Promote manufacturer roadmaps and product launches.
Internal Coordination
- Connect engineering firms with manufacturer resources.
- Introduce Technical Sales Specialists when detailed design support is needed.
- Coordinate with branch sales teams and project developers.
- Maintain CRM records and outreach activity metrics.
This role is not
- Engineer of record.
- System designer.
- Plan reviewer.
- Specification writer.
NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
SUMMARY:
Greentech Renewables is a solar equipment distributor and distributes a full range of solar equipment to thousands of contractors throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America, enabling solar installers to easily and cost-effectively design, sell, and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Specification Development Manager to develop and maintain relationships with engineering firms, owner's engineers, MEP firms, ESCOs, utilities, and design consultants that influence equipment specifications within CSI Divisions 26, 33, and 48. Increase specification pull-through, identify future project opportunities, and position the company as a trusted technical distribution partner.
REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical sales experience (proven track record in creating the relationship and uncovering opportunities)
- Electrical distribution or renewable energy experience
- Strong networking and presentation skills
- Understanding commercial solar, energy storage, and electrical systems
- Familiarity with consulting engineering and construction markets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- We are seeking a specification-sales professional or independent manufacturers’ representative with established relationships among architects and consulting engineers in [territory].
- The assignment is to introduce design driven specification, identify suitable products early in design, support technical evaluation, and secure inclusion in project specifications - with enough consideration for the dynamically evolving Renewable Energy product category
- We are particularly interested in someone who can demonstrate recent work with relevant design firms, provide architect/engineer references, and show examples of products successfully specified. This is not primarily a distributor- or contractor-sales role.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Remote work on a small team, with multiple weekly check-ins
- Constant travel to build relationships
- Work standard business hours of 8am to 5pm within your time zone or within the time zone of the Division assigned
COMPENSATION:
The compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 annually
OTHER COMPENSATION:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
- Commission
BENEFITS:
Benefits available for this position are:
- Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
- Insurance - Medical only for part-time positions, 30+ hours/week
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Relationship Development:
- Build and maintain relationships with engineering and consulting firms.
- Map key influencers within target organizations.
- Develop territory-based specifier account plans.
- Conduct regular outreach through meetings, presentations, webinars, and site visits.
- Maintain contact database and engagement strategy
Opportunity Development
- Identify projects in planning and design phases.
- Track opportunities 6-24 months before procurement.
- Provide visibility to sales and business unit teams.
- Monitor specification trends and emerging technologies.
Market Engagement
- Coordinate lunch and learn.
- Organize technical webinars.
- Sponsor engineering and industry events.
- Promote manufacturer roadmaps and product launches.
Internal Coordination
- Connect engineering firms with manufacturer resources.
- Introduce Technical Sales Specialists when detailed design support is needed.
- Coordinate with branch sales teams and project developers.
- Maintain CRM records and outreach activity metrics.
This role is not
- Engineer of record.
- System designer.
- Plan reviewer.
- Specification writer.
NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in specification manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Proficiency with CSI MasterFormat and specification writing standards
- Experience reviewing and coordinating technical submittals and product data sheets
- Familiarity with construction documents, drawing sets, and project delivery methods
- Strong written communication skills for producing clear, enforceable specification language
- Experience with specification software such as SpecLink, Deltek, or similar platforms
Tips for Your Specification Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to specification types
Specification managers work across MasterFormat, proprietary specs, and performance specs. Call out which systems you've used and in what context, whether commercial construction, product development, or procurement, so hiring teams can immediately match your background to their workflow.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Employers want specification managers who can align architects, engineers, vendors, and contractors. Your resume should show concrete examples of coordinating spec reviews across disciplines, not just writing specs in isolation, since the coordination piece is often what separates candidates at the interview stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists specification manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by sector, not just title
The specification manager title means different things in architecture, manufacturing, and building products distribution. When targeting openings, read for the sector and deliverable type. A role writing CSI-format specs for a GC is a different job than managing product specs for a manufacturer, even when the title is identical.
Prepare a spec sample or portfolio excerpt
Many hiring panels ask to see a sample spec or technical document before or during the interview. Having a redacted, shareable example of a completed specification, submittal log, or product data sheet ready shows competency in a way a resume bullet cannot.
Negotiate scope alongside salary in your offer discussion
Specification manager roles vary enormously in scope. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own the full spec library, support one project team, or manage vendor relationships too. Scope creep post-hire is common in this role, so defining boundaries upfront protects your workload and your leverage in future reviews.
Specification Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many specification manager jobs are remote?
About 100% of specification manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by sector. Roles focused on writing and managing master spec libraries for manufacturers or software firms tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to active construction projects or on-site coordination typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a specification manager?
Most specification managers start in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related technical field before moving into a specification-focused role. Building fluency in CSI MasterFormat and division-based specification writing is essential, often developed while working as a project architect, project engineer, or technical coordinator. Earning the Construction Documents Technologist or Registered Architect credential strengthens your candidacy, as does hands-on experience reviewing submittals, coordinating with vendors, and managing RFI responses on real projects.
Can I get a specification manager job with little experience?
Entry points into specification management usually come through supporting roles rather than direct hiring. Working as a specifications coordinator, technical writer on a construction team, or project architect with submittal responsibilities gives you the documentation and coordination exposure employers look for. Demonstrating that you can read and interpret drawings, understand material performance requirements, and produce clear written language matters more than a formal specification manager title on your resume at the start.
What does the specification manager interview process look like?
Interviews for specification manager roles typically involve a screening call focused on your technical background and the types of projects or products you've specified, followed by a panel or hiring manager interview with scenario-based questions. You may be asked to walk through a spec section you've written, explain how you handle product substitution requests, or describe a time you resolved a conflict between a design intent and a manufacturer's standard detail. Some employers send a short written exercise before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to specification manager jobs?
You can find and apply to specification manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target sector, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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