Architecture Project Manager: Civic + Cultural
About The Position
LPA is seeking an Architecture Project Manager to join its Civic + Cultural team. The role manages architectural projects from inception through completion, contributing across all phases while ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and successful delivery. The Project Manager leads project goals for integrated design and planning, budget adherence, schedule management, and financial performance, and oversees contracts, financials, and construction administration. The role also serves as Architect of Record, providing professional oversight and signing and stamping project documentation as required. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across LPA studios in California and Texas and supports high-performance, community-first design. It includes mentoring and supporting the professional growth of team members. LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas focused on sustainable spaces. The position is eligible for an annual bonus; base salary is determined by factors including location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity. LPA uses E-Verify to confirm new hires' employment eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
- 10+ 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 Creative Suite.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from inception to completion across all phases, 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.
- 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 project 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.
- 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.
- 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- Opportunities to propose and lead community-impact projects, including pro bono community projects.
- Professional Development Grants program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
