Architectural Project Manager

LPA is seeking a passionate Project Manager to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. Our San Antonio studio is continuing to grow, and you will be a central part of our development. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across studios on projects that are both local and across Texas and California. Our clients are both public and private and represent nine different market segments allowing your career to take many different trajectories.   We walk the talk in changing lives by design. Our sustainability commitment is real−we are the only large firm in the nation to comply with the 2030 Challenge for the past two years running. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic, and social impact.   We’re committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance which is neatly summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.   As a studio we work hard, have fun, and strive for excellence. We are looking for teammates who have the same drive and hustle.   You will partner directly with our clients, lead project teams, partake in interviews, attend conferences, and contribute to our growing team. 

What you will do:

• You will be living and breathing the project from inception to completion
• You will be responsible for meeting the project goals including integrated design and planning goals, budget, schedule, and project financial performance.
• You will be the main client point of contact on your projects
• Prepare schedules, budgets, and work plan documents during all phases of the project
• Review contractual and financial construction administration documents
• Review research for product and construction methods related to projects
• Maintain excellent relationships with the clients, builders, governing authorities, stakeholders, and team members
• Serve as the Architect of Record
• Signing and stamping, as a licensed professional, all project related documentation which has been prepared under the supervision and direction of the Project Manager or Managing Director
• Mentor your team members and help to train and upskill them

What we will do:

• Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
• Provide career growth opportunities including licensure incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process
• In-house management and leadership training opportunities
• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks
• Provide study grants for exploration including Catapult and LPA Foundation

Project Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in all phases of architectural projects
• Architectural license in Texas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel. Knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam preferred
• Knowledge in management of project business: scope, fee, schedule, work plans, and budget