Senior Architecture QA/QC Lead - Data Centers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

EAP

401K

STD

LTD

AD&D

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager, Architecture – Mission Critical Data Centers to lead architectural QA/QC across data center projects from concept through construction, ensuring design deliverables meet quality standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture degree, architectural license, 10+ years in data center or mission critical facilities, and strong mentoring, coordination, and code knowledge to drive continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch., M.Arch., or equivalent).
• Licensed Architect (RA, NCARB, or equivalent).
• 10+ years of architectural experience, including 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

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

Licensed Architect (RA/NCARB)

Tools

Revit

BIM coordination

Construction documents

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager, Architecture – Mission Critical Data Centers to lead architectural QA/QC across data center projects from concept through construction, ensuring design deliverables meet quality standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture degree, architectural license, 10+ years in data center or mission critical facilities, and strong mentoring, coordination, and code knowledge to drive continual improvement.