Architecture Project Manager: Higher Education
About The Position
LPA is seeking an Architecture Project Manager to join its Higher Education practice. The role leads architectural projects from inception through completion, supporting design excellence, technical accuracy, and successful delivery. The Project Manager oversees integrated design and planning goals, budgets, schedules, financial performance, contracts, and construction administration, while building relationships with clients and project partners. The role may serve as Architect of Record, providing professional oversight and signing and stamping project documentation as required, and supports the growth of team members through mentorship and training. LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on forward-thinking, sustainable spaces. Its Higher Education team creates engaging learning environments and collaborates across disciplines and studios. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, valuing creativity, diversity, wellness, work-life balance, and professional growth. This position is eligible for an annual bonus; base salary is determined by factors including location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Architecture.
- 10 or more years of experience in all phases of architectural projects.
- Active architecture license in California.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
- Knowledge of managing project business, including scope, fee, schedule, work plans, and budget.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Revit and Adobe Create Suite.
- Experience with the California DSA process for education projects.
Responsibilities
- Own projects from inception to completion, contributing across all phases and ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and successful delivery.
- Lead achievement of project goals, including integrated design and planning objectives, budget adherence, schedule management, and overall financial performance.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and work plans throughout all phases.
- Oversee contracts, financials, and construction administration accurately and accountably.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, builders, governing authorities, stakeholders, and internal team members.
- Review and guide research into products, systems, and construction methods to support innovation and quality.
- Serve as Architect of Record, providing professional oversight and signing and stamping project documentation as required.
- Mentor, coach, and support team members’ professional growth through knowledge-sharing, training, and leadership.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Retirement and financial planning.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Flexible work/life programs.
- Eight paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- 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.
- Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact the local community.
- Professional Development Grants program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
