Architecture Project Manager: Healthcare

About the role

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Their “No Excuses” integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high‑performance architecture”. The Architecture Project Manager will work on the Healthcare team, contributing to projects such as Hoag Hospital Expansion, Memorial Care Medical Foundation Office Building, and Hoag Orthopedic Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center, collaborating across studios in California and Texas.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from inception to completion, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and successful delivery.
• Lead 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.

Requirements

• 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 business: scope, fee, schedule, work plans and budget.

Preferred qualifications

• HCAI (OSHPD) experience.
• LEED accreditation.
• Familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

• 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 community impact projects, including Habitat for Humanity builds and scholarships.
• Access to Professional Development Grants program (over $1.2 million invested, impacting 848 employees).
• Competitive salary, health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, flexible work/life programs, and eligibility for an annual bonus.

Pay

Compensation range: $100,000 – $155,000, based on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity.