Quality Assurance Architect

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Architect to champion technical excellence, consistency, and design integrity across all projects. This role serves as a firmwide technical leader, guiding QA processes to ensure architectural documentation meets the highest standards for quality, accuracy, constructability, and code compliance across all phases of design.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about mentoring teams while advancing firmwide standards and processes. This role is critical to safeguarding the integrity, safety, and performance of our work, reducing risk, strengthening project delivery, and enhancing client satisfaction across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

Lead and manage comprehensive QA reviews from schematic design through construction contract administrationReview drawings for coordination, constructability, buildability, waterproofing, and specification alignmentEnsure consistency and accuracy across architectural, structural, and MEP documentation

Code Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility standards, regulations, and firmwide standardsStay current with evolving building codes, construction technologies, and industry best practicesProactively identify risks and partner with teams to resolve issues early

Technical Leadership & Standards

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve firmwide QA standards, checklists, procedures, and protocolsOversee the development and refinement master specifications, standard details, and Revit/BIM standardsPartner with firm leadership to enhance technical performance and documentation quality

Project Collaboration

Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Principals, consultants, and technical staff to resolve design conflicts early in the design processSupport teams during RFI and submittal reviews to ensure accuracy and alignment with design intentReview milestone drawings across all phases for quality and compliance

Mentorship & Team Development

Serve as an expert technical resource for across the firmMentor and train staff in documentation standards, construction methods, and technical best practices

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program

Experience

10+ years of professional architectural experience2–3+ years focused on quality assurance and quality controlExperience across multiple project types

Licensure

Architectural licensure preferred

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in using Bluebeam Studio. Strong working knowledge of Revit and/or AutoCAD is preferredDeep understanding of building codes, construction systems, detailing, and BIM workflowsFamiliarity with recognized industry quality management systems and industry standards is a plus

Professional Skills

Exceptional attention to detail and analytical problem‑solving skillsStrong communication, leadership, and collaboration abilitiesApproachable to staff with a patient and friendly demeanorAble to guide multiple teams while maintaining consistency and quality