LPA
Architecture
ArchitectureProjectManager:ConstructionAdministration
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Architecture Project Manager: Construction Administration at LPA. Skills: Construction Administration, Project Management, Architecture, Client Relations, Contract Administration. Serve 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.”
What You'll Achieve.
Bring high-performance, community-first design to life; See one of our projects through the entirety of construction; Ensure quality assurance/quality control of Contract Documents; Manage project closeout; Determine dates for substantial completion and warranty commencement
Industry & Context.
Ability to interpret and resolve issues in the field expeditiously
Working onsite with one of our clients
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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) 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 and Newforma Project Center
What You'll Do.
Serve 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, but not limited to, 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 if performed by others, 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, etc., 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, etc.
and staff/team planning., Review contractual and financial documents including the Owner-Architect Agreement and Owner-Contractor Agreement., Serve as the Architect of Record.
Affix professional stamp and signature to all required project documentation.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas; Lead and manage the team during the Bid and Award Phase; Team management; Client and their stakeholders, contractors, Agencies Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), consultants, subconsultants and team members; Mentor and communicate with LPA staff regarding CA procedures and project processes
Communication Scope
Client communication; Communicate with LPA staff regarding CA procedures and project processes
Process & Methodology
Project management, Bid and Award Phase management, Construction contract administration, Quality assurance/quality control, Client communication, Field observation reporting, Change order review, Pay application review and processing, RFI review and answers, Submittal review and tracking, Information management/document control, Project closeout, Financial management, Revenue and staffing projections, Project schedules preparation, Additional service proposals preparation, Budgets preparation, Work plans preparation, Staff/team planning, Contractual and financial document review
Full Job Description
Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner https://www.aia.org/about-aia/press/lpa-design-studios-receives-2025-aia-architecture-firm-award shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued. 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. We have completed projects such as Environmental Nature Center Preschool https://lpadesignstudios.com/projects/environmental-nature-center-preschool, Tarbut V'Torah https://lpadesignstudios.com/projects/tarbut-vtorah-upper-school and Eastvale STEM Academy https://lpadesignstudios.com/projects/corona-norco-unified-school-district-eastvale-stem-academy. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life. What you will do: - You will be 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, answeri
Applying for this Architecture Project Manager: Construction Administration role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Ashby
- Ashby is a fast modern ATS — most applications take under 3 minutes.
- The resume parser is strong; verify parsed experience dates and job titles.
- Custom screening questions are often scored algorithmically — answer completely.
- Location field affects geo-based screening; use your actual metro area.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about LPA?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.