Architectural Design Coordinator
LPA, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $84,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Hands-on involvement from concept through completion supporting project teams.
- Assist Project Architects, Project Designers, and Project Managers in the execution of specific assignments.
- Prepare and manage documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Create, develop, and implement design and detailing solutions.
- Assist Project Leaders with client coordination and project coordination.
- Support contract administration by reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.
- Research materials, systems, and construction methods to support design intent.
- Provide mentorship to junior designers while receiving guidance from firm leadership.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across studios in California and Texas to deliver high-performance, community-first design.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture.
- 5+ years of experience across all phases of design and documentation.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Knowledge of building codes, materials, and construction methods.
- Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving in design and execution.
- Ability to be in a local studio three times per week (hybrid schedule requirement).
- Preferred: Actively pursuing licensure or already licensed.
- Preferred: LEED accreditation.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
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 community projects (Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, pro bono work).
- Access to Professional Development Grants program (firm investment in employee development).
- Competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.
- Eligible for an annual bonus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Revitbuilding codesconstruction methodsdesign developmentschematic designdocumentationdetailing solutionsproject coordinationcontract administrationmaterials research
Soft skills
creativityinitiativeproblem-solvingmentorshipcollaborationclient coordination
Certifications
LEED accreditationarchitecture licensure