Architecture Project Manager: Construction Administration

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• Determine dates for substantial completion and warranty commencement.
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• Prepare project schedules, additional service proposals, budgets, work plans, etc. and staff/team planning.
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• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
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• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in reputed company 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

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