Civic & Cultural Architecture Project Lead - Sustainable Impact

Lpa,-Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LPA is hiring an Architecture Project Manager to join its Civic + Cultural team in California. You’ll lead projects from concept through completion, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and on-time delivery across multiple studios.

Ideal candidates hold 10+ years in architecture, an active California license, and proficiency with MS Project and Excel. Revit and Adobe Creative Suite skills are preferred. Hybrid collaboration across California and Texas offices is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience across all phases of architectural projects.
• Active architecture license in California.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Knowledge in management of project scope, fee, schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Create Suite

Job description

LPA is hiring an Architecture Project Manager to join its Civic + Cultural team in California. You’ll lead projects from concept through completion, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and on-time delivery across multiple studios.

Ideal candidates hold 10+ years in architecture, an active California license, and proficiency with MS Project and Excel. Revit and Adobe Creative Suite skills are preferred. Hybrid collaboration across California and Texas offices is supported.