Architecture Project Manager – Education Studio
LPA, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irvine • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $155,000 per year
About the role
- 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.
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.
- Knowledge of Revit and Adobe Create Suite (preferred).
- Experience with the California DSA process for education projects (preferred).
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementarchitectural designconstruction administrationbudget managementschedule managementcontract oversightproject innovationmentoringleadership
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationteam collaborationcoachingproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in ArchitectureMaster’s Degree in Architectureactive architecture license in California