Architecture Design Coordinator

LPA, Inc. • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

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 you’ll be part of the 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. We’re currently seeking an Architectural Design Coordinator to join our dynamic San Jose studio. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Examples of projects completed by our San Jose studio include Agnews Campus, Tide Academy and Santa Clara Square. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture.
• 5+ years of experience across all phases of design and documentation.
• Proficiency in Revit
• Knowledge of building codes, materials, and construction methods.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving in design and execution.

Nice To Haves

• Actively pursuing licensure or already licensed.
• LEED accreditation.
• Familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with the California DSA process for education projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Architects, Project Designers, and Project Managers in the execution of specific assignments.
• Prepare and manage documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Create, develop, and implement design and detailing solutions.
• Assist Project Leaders with client coordination and project coordination.
• Support contract administration by reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Research materials, systems, and construction methods to support design intent.
• Provide mentorship to junior designers while receiving guidance from firm leadership.

Benefits

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
• Career development support, including licensure incentives, 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 propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
• Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees