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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Construction Administration, including managing client relationships, overseeing project documentation, and ensuring quality control throughout all phases of design projects. Proficient in project management, budgeting, and compliance with DSA requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Architect In CaliforniaConstruction Administration ExperienceProficiency In RevitProject Management SkillsPublic K-14 / DSA Experience
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Hard Skills
Construction Contract AdministrationQuality AssuranceQuality ControlChange Order ReviewField ObservationDocument ControlBudget ManagementProject SchedulingRFI ReviewSubmittal Tracking
Soft Skills
Client Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
RevitBlue BeamMicrosoft ExcelNewforma Project Center
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree In ArchitectureMaster’s Degree In ArchitectureLicensed Architect
Industry Keywords
Construction AdministrationDSA CloseoutOwner-Architect AgreementsOwner-Contractor AgreementsAs-Built DrawingsWarrantiesOperation And Maintenance Manuals
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work onsite with a client as the prime point of contact through the entirety of construction
- Maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, AHJs, consultants, subconsultants and team members
- Lead and manage the Bid and Award Phase
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
- Review substitution requests and answer contractor inquiries
- Issue addenda and process them through the appropriate AHJ
- Manage construction contract administration activities
- Perform quality assurance and quality control of Contract Documents
- Manage teams and client communications
- Prepare field observation reports
- Review change orders and pay applications
- Review and answer RFIs
- Review and track submittals
- Manage information, document control and project closeout
- Perform or oversee onsite observations and document findings
- Interpret project details and design intent and resolve field issues
- Attend construction meetings
- Perform punch walks and document findings
- Review closeout documents, including as-built drawings, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals
- Determine substantial completion and warranty commencement dates
- Manage client billing and project finances, including revenue and staffing projections
- Mentor LPA staff on construction administration procedures and project processes
- Prepare schedules, additional service proposals, budgets, work plans and staffing plans
- Review Owner-Architect and Owner-Contractor Agreements
- Serve as Architect of Record and affix professional stamp and signature to required project documentation
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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 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
- Proficiency in Revit, Blue Beam, Microsoft Excel and Newforma Project Center preferred
- Ability to work onsite with a client through the entirety of construction
- Ability to be in a local studio three times per week
- Employment eligibility verification through E-Verify
- Must answer whether employment visa sponsorship will be required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus eligibility
- 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
- Professional Development Grants program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement and financial plans
- Wellness plans
- Other work/life plans
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement