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LPA, Inc. · 1 day ago

Architecture Project Manager: Construction Administration

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $155K/yr

10+ years exp

LPA Design Studios is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to sustainable architecture. They are seeking an Architecture Project Manager focused on Construction Administration to manage client relationships, oversee project construction, and ensure quality control throughout the construction process.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringInterior DesignLandscaping

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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, 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

Qualification

Licensed Architect in CaliforniaConstruction Administration experiencePublic K-14 / DSA experienceRevit proficiencyBlue Beam proficiencyMicrosoft Excel proficiencyNewforma Project Center proficiencyProject managementClient communicationField observationTeam managementMentoring

Required

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) experience; 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

Preferred

Proficiency in Revit, Blue Beam, Microsoft Excel and Newforma Project Center

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and financial

Wellness and other work/life plans

Annual bonus

Professional development grants

8 paid hours of volunteer time each year

Company

LPA, Inc.

Since LPA was founded in 1965, it's been our mission to deliver timeless, sustainable designs that benefit the environment, generate lasting value, enrich the human experience and ensure a better future.

Founded in 1965

Irvine, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.lpadesignstudios.com

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