QA/QC Manager, Architecture - Data Centers

Arcadis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager, Architecture – Mission Critical Data Centers to lead quality assurance across data center projects. The role focuses on establishing and improving architectural QA/QC processes and serving as a technical resource for designers.

You will mentor teams, oversee design reviews from concept through construction, and ensure compliance with codes, client standards, and Arcadis procedures to deliver high-quality, resilient facilities.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch. or M.Arch.)
• Licensed Architect (RA, NCARB or equivalent)
• 10+ years of architectural experience, data centers preferred
• Experience with QA/QC processes and multidisciplinary coordination
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural QA/QC reviews for mission critical and data center projects
• Review drawings, specifications, BIM models, and technical documentation for accuracy and coordination
• Ensure designs meet client standards, Arcadis procedures, and best practices
• Verify compliance with building codes, life safety, accessibility, and regs
• Collaborate with architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning teams
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and quality audits
• Support teams in identifying design risks and implementing quality improvements
• Develop and improve QA/QC standards, checklists, templates, and processes
• Provide mentorship and training on quality practices

Skills

QA/QC expertise

Architectural coordination

Mentoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Design reviews

Education

B.Arch. or M.Arch.

Licensed Architect (RA/NCARB)

Tools

Revit

BIM coordination

Construction docs

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager, Architecture – Mission Critical Data Centers to lead quality assurance and quality control efforts across our rapidly growing portfolio of data center and mission critical projects.

This role will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving architectural quality processes while supporting project teams throughout all phases of design and construction. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource for architects and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that project deliverables meet Arcadis quality standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in data center architecture, exceptional technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and a passion for mentoring teams and improving project delivery excellence.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead architectural QA/QC reviews for mission critical and data center projects throughout all project phases, from concept design through construction administration.
• Review drawings, specifications, BIM models, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure design deliverables align with client standards, operational requirements, Arcadis quality procedures, and industry best practices.
• Verify compliance with applicable building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning disciplines, to identify and resolve design coordination issues.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, technical workshops, and project quality audits.
• Support project teams in identifying design risks and implementing quality improvement measures throughout project delivery.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve QA/QC standards, review checklists, templates, and quality management processes for the Mission Critical practice.
• Provide technical mentorship, quality guidance, and training to architects, designers, and project teams.
• Perform construction-phase quality reviews and site visits to verify conformance with design intent and support resolution of RFIs, submittals, and field conditions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch., M.Arch., or equivalent).
• Licensed Architect (RA, NCARB, or equivalent).
• 10+ years of architectural experience, including significant experience delivering data center, mission critical, industrial, or other complex technical facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in technical design reviews, QA/QC processes, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and architectural detailing.
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM coordination, and construction documentation development.
• Data center and mission critical project experience.
• Strong technical and quality-focused mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail.Ability to identify design risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $158,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.