Lpadesignstudios
Architecture Design Coordinator: Higher Education
Irvine, CA, Remote. Posted a month ago
The role
You will support project teams from concept to completion in the Higher Education practice. You will assist with design documentation, detailing solutions, client coordination, and contract administration.
What you will do
- Assist Project Architects, Project Designers, and Project Managers in the execution of specific assignments.
- Prepare and manage documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Create, develop, and implement design and detailing solutions.
- Assist Project Leaders with client coordination and project coordination.
- Support contract administration by reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.
- Research materials, systems, and construction methods to support design intent.
- Provide mentorship to junior designers.
Required qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture.
- 5+ years of experience across all phases of design and documentation.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Knowledge of building codes, materials, and construction methods.
- Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving in design and execution.
Nice to have
- Actively pursuing licensure or already licensed.
- LEED accreditation.
- Familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with the California DSA process for education projects.
Benefits
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members.
- Licensure incentives.
- Professional development grants.
- In-house training.
- Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks.
- 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Retirement and financial planning.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Flexible work/life programs.
Before you apply
- LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
About the company
LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. It is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers focused on sustainable, high-performance architecture.