Architecture Project Manager: Civic + Cultural
About The Position
LPA is seeking an Architecture Project Manager to join their dynamic Civic + Cultural team. This role is with a 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner that is focused on shaping a more sustainable future through an integrated design approach. The company is recognized for its trailblazing work in sustainable, high-performance architecture and is committed to changing the industry's perspective on design and carbon emissions. The project manager will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across studios in California and Texas, bringing high-performance, community-first design to life within a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Examples of completed projects include the West Hollywood Park Aquatics and Recreation Center, Michelle Obama Library, and Environmental Nature Center.
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 in management of project business: scope, fee, schedule, work plans and budget.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Revit and Adobe Create Suite.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of projects from inception to completion, contributing across all phases and ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and successful delivery.
- Lead the 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 with accuracy and accountability.
- Build and maintain strong 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 the Architect of Record, providing professional oversight, signing, and stamping project documentation as required.
- Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth of team members by sharing knowledge, training, and leadership.
Benefits
- 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 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.
- health and dental insurance
- retirement and financial planning
- wellness initiatives
- flexible work/life programs
- annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
