Architectural Project Manager

LPA is seeking a passionate Project Manager to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners in our education practice.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across studios on projects that are both local and across California and Texas.

Our clients are both public and private and represent nine different market segments so your career can take many different trajectories.

We walk the talk in changing lives by design. Our sustainability commitment is real, we are the only large firm in the nation to comply with the 2030 Challenge for the past two years running.

Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact.As a studio, we work hard, have fun and we experiment.

Egos are checked at the door’; we expect ideas to come from everyone in our organization - the best ideas are ones developed.

We’re committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance and it is neatly summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work / life plans.

What you will do :

• You will be living and breathing the project from inception to completion and be able to turn your hand to all aspects of the project.
• You will be responsible for meeting the project goals including integrated design and planning goals, budget, schedule, and project financial performance.
• Prepare schedules, budgets and work plan documents during all phases of the project.
• Review contractual and financial construction administration documents.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the clients, builders, governing authorities, stakeholders and team members.
• You will be working on K12, healthcare, commercial and civic projects
• Review research for product and construction methods related to project
• Serve as the Architect of Record.
• Signing and stamping, as a licensed professional, all project related documentation which has been prepared under the supervision and direction of the Project Manager or Managing Director.
• Mentor your team members and help to train and upskill them.

What we will do :

• Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
• Provide career growth opportunities including professional development grants and our professional development process
• In-house management and leadership training opportunities
• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks
• Provide study grants for exploration Catapult, LPA Foundation

Project Manager Requirements :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in all phases of architectural projects
• Architectural license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel. Knowledge of Revit and Adobe Create Suite preferred.
• Knowledge in management of project business : scope, fee, schedule, work plans and budget
20 days ago