Architecture Project Manager: Higher Education

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 to join our dynamic Higher Education practice. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. Our Higher Education team is committed to creating engaging environments that put 21st century skills at the center of learning. We have completed projects such as Palomar College Learning Resource Center https://lpadesignstudios.com/projects/palomar-college-learning-resource-center and Santa Barbara City College Physical Education Replacement Building https://lpadesignstudios.com/projects/santa-barbara-city-college-physical-education-building-replacement. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life. Follow these links to learn more about our California community college experience https://www.flipsnack.com/lpainc/lpa-community-college-experience/full-view.html and our California university experience https://www.flipsnack.com/lpainc/lpa_universityexperience.html. What You'll Do: - 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. What We Offer: At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard. - 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. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees. What We're Looking For: Required: - 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 b…