Architecture Project Manager: Construction Administration

We’re currently seeking an Architecture Project Manager (Construction Administration focus) to join our dynamic Education Studio. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Our Education studio is committed to creating engaging environments that put 21st century skills at the center of learning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.

Responsibilities

Working onsite with one of our clients as the prime point of contact to see one of our projects through the entirety of construction; Maintain excellent relationships with the client and their stakeholders, contractors, Agencies Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), consultants, subconsultants and team members; Lead and manage the team during the Bid and Award Phase including attending pre-bid meetings and site walks, reviewing substitution requests, answering Contractor inquiries and issuing addenda, and processing the addenda through the appropriate AHJ; Manage and direct all activities related to project construction contract administration, including quality assurance/quality control of Contract Documents, team management, client communication, field observation reports, review of change orders, pay application review and processing, RFI review and answers, submittal review and tracking, information management/document control, and project closeout; Perform and oversee on-site observations and document findings; Understand project detail and design intent with the ability to interpret and resolve issues in the field expeditiously; Attend construction meetings; Perform punch walks and document findings; Review close out documents including as-built drawings, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals; Determine dates for substantial completion and warranty commencement; Manage client billing process and project finances, including revenue and staffing projections; Mentor and communicate with LPA staff regarding CA procedures and project processes; Prepare project schedules, additional service proposals, budgets, work plans and staff/team planning; Review contractual and financial documents including the Owner-Architect Agreement and Owner-Contractor Agreement; Serve as the Architect of Record and affix professional stamp and signature to all required project documentation

Requirements

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture; 10+ years of experience in all phases of design projects; 5+ years of recent and relevant Construction Administration experience; Licensed Architect in California; Public K-14 / DSA (Division of the State Architect) experience; must have completed at least one project through DSA closeout and certification; Knowledge in management of project business: scope, fee, schedule, work plans and budget

Nice to have

Proficiency in Revit; Blue Beam; Microsoft Excel; Newforma Project Center

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; Access to our Professional Development Grants program; Health and dental insurance; Retirement and financial wellness plans; Work/life plans; Eligible for annual bonus