Project Manager, Education Administration
Providence
PMP
Architecture Project Manager
LPA, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Live and breathe the project from inception to completion and be able to turn your hand to all aspects of the project.
- Responsible for meeting 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 clients, builders, governing authorities, stakeholders and team members.
- Work on civic projects including fire stations, libraries, performing arts centers, state & county buildings, and other civic & cultural projects.
- Review research for product and construction methods related to project.
- Serve as the Architect of Record and sign and stamp project-related documentation as a licensed professional.
- Mentor team members and help to train and upskill them.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across studios in California and Texas to deliver high-performance, community-first design.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
- 10+ years of experience in all phases of architectural projects
- Architectural license
- Knowledge in management of project business: scope, fee, schedule, work plans and budget
- Experience with the California DSA process for education projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel (preferred)
- Knowledge of Revit and Adobe Create Suite (preferred)
- LEED accreditation (preferred)
Benefits
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
- Career development support, including licensure incentives, 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 Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
- Access to Professional Development Grants program (firm has invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 employees).
- Competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.
- Position is eligible for an annual bonus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
architectural designproject managementbudgetingschedulingconstruction administrationRevitAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft ProjectExcelLEED accreditation
Soft skills
relationship managementmentoringcollaborationcommunicationleadership
Certifications
architectural licenseBachelor’s Degree in ArchitectureMaster’s Degree in Architecture
