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Overview

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA youll be part of a team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued. Were seeking an Architecture Project Manager (Construction Administration focus) to join our Education Studio. Our Education studio creates engaging environments that prioritize 21st century learning skills, and we collaborate across studios in California and Texas to deliver high-performance, community-first design.

What You Will Do

• Work onsite with one of our clients as the prime point of contact to lead a project through construction.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the client and their stakeholders, contractors, Agencies Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), consultants, subconsultants and team members.
• Lead and manage the team during the Bid and Award Phase, including attending pre-bid meetings and site walks, reviewing substitution requests, answering contractor inquiries, issuing addenda, and processing addenda through the appropriate AHJ.
• Manage and direct all activities related to project construction contract administration, including QA/QC of Contract Documents, team management, client communication, field observation reports, review of change orders, pay applications, RFI review and answers, submittal review and tracking, information management/document control, and project closeout.
• Perform on-site observations and document findings (or oversee if performed by others).
• Understand project detail and design intent with the ability to interpret and resolve issues in the field expeditiously.
• Attend construction meetings and perform punch walks with documented findings.
• Review close-out documents including as-built drawings, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Determine dates for substantial completion and warranty commencement.
• Manage client billing, project finances, including revenue and staffing projections.
• Mentor and communicate with LPA staff regarding CA procedures and project processes.
• Prepare project schedules, additional service proposals, budgets, work plans, and staff planning.
• Review contractual and financial documents including the Owner-Architect Agreement and Owner-Contractor Agreement.
• Serve as the Architect of Record and affix professional stamp and signature to required project documentation.

What We Offer

At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued and voices are heard.

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
• Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Opportunities to lead projects with impact in local communities, including pro bono and Habitat for Humanity initiatives.
• Access to our Professional Development Grants program to encourage professional development and knowledge sharing across the firm.

Required

• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in all phases of design projects
• 5+ years of recent and relevant Construction Administration experience
• Licensed Architect in California
• Public K-14 / DSA experience; must have completed at least one project through DSA closeout and certification
• Knowledge in management of project business: scope, fee, schedule, work plans and budget

Preferred

• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel and Newforma Project Center

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Architecture and Planning

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