Director Quality Assurance Quality Control

Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Paid AIA membership and license renew

Team events and advocacy involvement

Pro-bono architecture initiatives

Job summary

Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. seeks a Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control to lead QA/QC across local and national projects. You will shape standards, mentor staff, and partner with principals, project managers, architects and engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality deliverables.

The role offers remote flexibility up to two days per week, ESOP ownership, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities within a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
• 5+ years in QA/QC within architectural or A/E/C fields.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, codes, and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC processes within the firm, maintaining quality standards and procedures.
• Enhance and implement QA/QC processes across projects to ensure compliance.
• Conduct reviews and audits of deliverables to verify adherence to standards.
• Maintain documentation of quality control reviews and revisions.
• Collaborate with principals, project managers, architects, and engineers to address issues.
• Provide mentoring and training on QA/QC tools and techniques.
• Identify process improvements and implement refinements with staff.
• Stay updated on codes, regulations, and industry standards affecting the firm.

Skills

QA/QC Leadership

Staff mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Project collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit.

We are seeking talented and determined Director of Quality Assurance Quality Control who will have exciting opportunities to work on both local and national projects while gaining valuable client facing experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the quality assurance and quality control processes within the firm. This role involves enhancing, implementing, and maintaining quality standards, policies, and procedures to ensure that all documentation and project deliverables meet our strict in-house requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Enhance and implement our comprehensive QA/QC process for all projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes and best practices.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular reviews and audits of project deliverables to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of quality control reviews and monitor that required document revisions are incorporated. Overall, ensuring proper documentation of all quality processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with principals, directors, project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to address quality issues and implement solutions effectively.
• Training: Provide mentoring, training, and support to staff on QA/QC processes, tools, and techniques to continue fostering our culture of quality within the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in processes and systems and recommend changes to enhance quality performance. Implement refinements to our QA/QC process with staff to improve outcomes and efficiencies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on relevant codes, laws, regulations, and standards affecting the A/E/C industry and ensure the firm's compliance.

Education, Experience, Skill sets:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience specifically in quality assurance and quality control in the architectural or A/E/C fields.
• 10+ years of relevant experience required within the industry.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, design and documentation processes, building codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and constructively mentor staff within the firm.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU!

• We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase.
• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend.
• The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated!
• We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus much more!
• Paid AIA membership and professional license renewals for licenses professionals
• Professional Development opportunities that align with the firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED! The firm grows when you grow!
• Social and team building events.
• We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy group activity.
• We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community.

Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitc Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at www.spiezle.com