QA/QC Manager, Architecture

at Corgan in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or co-workers. Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations.

Corgan is actively recruiting an architectural QA/QC Manager to join our national Data Centers practice. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and be team oriented. They will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for implementing and maintaining quality management systems, including quality assurance and quality control, with significant experience in leading construction documentation and contract administration for architectural projects.

Are you ready to join a team that works with the world’s largest and most innovative clients across the world? Our Data Centers team’s dominance in the industry speaks for itself from intricate designs joining downtown infrastructures to meeting the evolving needs of our clients for the world’s most critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of Quality Assurance standards to improve quality and timely delivery of projects
• Compile, manage, and maintain Quality Control documents for use during the project and for archiving upon completion of the project
• Provide Quality Control by reviewing Construction Documents for errors and omissions
• Provide overall review of Construction Documents including implementing standards and checklists; reviewing for code compliance and constructability; providing red-lines; interactively following up and approving red-line correction; and providing advice to improve the quality of the Construction Documents
• Interface and provide guidance to staff to ensure that the design fulfills requirements of Corgan and our Clients in a cost-effective, timely manner
• Provide leadership on Construction Documentation
• Be a key participant within the studio environment advancing shared knowledge and professional development
• Provide mentoring for staff and cultivate environment of shared knowledge and learning

Qualified candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• 10+ years of experience in the entire design process, from inception through contract administration, with a focus on construction document phase of production projects
• Professional registration required
• Proven experience mentoring and developing junior architecture staff
• A thorough understanding of industry codes, regulations and standards
• Degree in architecture from an accredited program
• Ability to manage through influence in a team environment
  
  

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  Corgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.