Senior QA/QC Manager (Architecture)

Company Name: THW Design
Location: Atlanta, GA
Project Focus: Senior Living, Healthcare, Hospitality, Mixed-Use Architecture
Work Setting: In-Office / Hybrid Flexibility
Salary: $140,000 – $190,000 (Base) + Bonus, Profit Sharing & Full Benefits
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity to elevate design quality and technical excellence across a nationally recognized architecture practice. As the Senior QA/QC Manager, you will lead firmwide quality assurance initiatives—ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of constructability, coordination, and code compliance. Your expertise will directly influence project outcomes, mitigate risk, and reinforce a culture of precision and accountability.

This role also offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of architectural talent. You will mentor project teams, refine documentation standards, and implement best practices that enhance both efficiency and design integrity. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, specialized sector expertise, and commitment to delivering impactful environments—making this a platform for long-term influence and legacy-building within the profession.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously refine firmwide QA/QC processes across all project phases (SD, DD, CD, CA)
• Perform high-level drawing and specification reviews with a focus on constructability, coordination, and technical accuracy
• Ensure compliance with building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards (ADA), and industry best practices
• Identify and mitigate design risks, errors, and omissions prior to construction
• Collaborate with project managers and firm leadership to maintain consistency across all deliverables
• Develop and implement QA/QC standards, checklists, and review protocols
• Mentor architects and project teams in documentation excellence, detailing, and coordination
• Lead post-project evaluations to improve workflows, standards, and overall project performance
• Serve as a technical authority on complex architectural challenges and interdisciplinary coordination

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 25+ years of progressive experience in architectural practice
• Licensed Architect (RA) required
• Proven experience in QA/QC leadership or technical oversight roles
• Deep knowledge of IBC, local Georgia/Atlanta codes, and ADA accessibility standards
• Expertise in life safety systems, constructability, and interdisciplinary coordination
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Senior Living and/or Healthcare project sectors
• Background working on large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience developing firmwide QA/QC standards or training programs
• Ability to influence firm culture through process improvement and knowledge sharing

About THW Design

THW Design is an award-winning architecture and design firm with a strong national presence, specializing in Senior Living, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use environments. Headquartered in Atlanta, the firm is recognized for its thoughtful, client-focused approach and commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality design solutions. With decades of experience and a collaborative culture, THW Design empowers its teams to lead with expertise, creativity, and purpose.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of THW Design. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

Keywords

QA/QC, Architecture, Technical Leadership, Building Codes, IBC, ADA Compliance, Life Safety, Constructability, Drawing Review, Specifications, Senior Living Design, Healthcare Architecture, Quality Assurance, Architectural Standards, Atlanta Architecture