QA/QC Specialist - Data Centers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

STD/LTD

AD&D

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing benefits

Adoption assistance

Nine paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager, Architecture - Mission Critical Data Centers, to lead architectural QA/QC across our data center projects in Los Angeles. You will establish and continuously improve quality processes and support design teams through all design and construction phases.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in architecture, is licensed, and excels at mentoring teams, with strong knowledge of codes, BIM coordination, and construction documentation using Revit.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree required and licensed (RA/NCARB).
• 10+ years of architectural experience, with data center/mission critical delivery.
• Strong QA/QC, design reviews, and multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Proficient in Revit, BIM coordination, and construction documentation development.
• Deep knowledge of building codes, life safety, accessibility, and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural QA/QC reviews for mission critical/data center projects from concept through construction administration.
• Review drawings, specs, BIM models, and docs for accuracy, coordination, and compliance.
• Ensure designs align with client standards, Arcadis procedures, and industry best practices.
• Verify compliance with codes, life safety, accessibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with architecture, structural, MEP, civil, and commissioning teams to resolve design coordination issues.
• Contribute to design reviews, constructability reviews, and quality audits.
• Mentor and train architects and designers on QA/QC practices.

Skills

QA/QC management

BIM coordination

Construction docs

Code compliance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Architectural degree (B.Arch./M.Arch.)

Licensed Architect (RA/NCARB)

Tools

Revit

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.