Project Architect

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 through an integrated design approach recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.”

About the role

We’re seeking a Project Architect to join our dynamic Dallas studio. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth, working on projects such as Sheffield Elementary School and Broughton Recreation Center. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas to bring high-performance, community-first design to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and execute project documentation and contract administration across all phases of assigned projects.
• Direct the technical delivery of projects from concept design through construction, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers.
• Collaborate with the Project Designer and Project Manager to bring design visions to life with clarity and precision.
• Oversee the preparation of design documentation, including schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Conduct quality control reviews and research to ensure the use of appropriate products, materials, and construction methods.
• Lead the construction administration process, ensuring successful implementation and resolution of design intent on-site.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory authorities, and internal team members.
• Mentor junior staff, fostering their growth through knowledge-sharing, training, and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience across all phases of architectural projects.
• Active architecture license in Texas.
• Proficiency in Revit and other relevant design tools.
• Deep understanding of building codes, construction techniques, and architectural detailing.

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 projects that impact your local community, including over $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
• Access to the Professional Development Grants program, with $1,196,890 invested and 848 employees impacted since its inception.
• Competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

Pay

Compensation range: $98,000 – $150,000. Base salary is determined by factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity, with a focus on pay equity.