Steven Kendrick, AIA LEED AP

Leader, Mentor, Architect, Construction Manager

San Clemente, California, United States

About

As a principal, regional office lead and studio leader, I am highly effective in leadership roles, as manager, educator and mentor, as well in collaboration with my professional counterparts across the country. My other professional attributes include creative problem solving, strong client relations, excellent management and organization skills, and highly effective educator and mentor skills. With over 40 years' experience and as a principal in leading architectural firms, I have led numerous project teams on a wide range of award-winning projects. I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for my profession. I pride myself on my high standards and attention to detail and am actively involved in every aspect of a project to ensure my client’s satisfaction. Having recognized the need for green design solutions well ahead of the current trend, I have significant expertise and experience in sustainable design including lecturing and becoming a trusted advisor to my clients. Specialties: Sustainable design, education design, corporate design, QA/QC, mentor, team leader, technical expertise, contracts, budgeting, construction administration

Experience

  • Construction Manager at Cordoba Corporation
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    With over 45 years of experience and as a principal in leading architectural firms, I have led numerous project teams on a wide range of award-winning projects, demonstrating a strong commitment to the design and construction profession by upholding rigorous standards and meticulous attention to detail. I have been consistently engaged throughout all phases of each project to ensure that clients' expectations are met and satisfaction is achieved. Having recognized the need for green design solutions 30 years ago, I have significant expertise and experience in sustainable design including lecturing and becoming a trusted advisor to my clients.

  • Principal at Lionakis
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2026 · 12 yrs 1 mo

    Regional Principal responsible for leading the growth of the education market in the Southern California region through teamwork and collaboration with the market sector leaders, service leaders, and the business development team. Ensuring design strategies are developed to meet client needs and budgets appropriately, including commitment to design excellence and constant improvement, and analysis of client issues and strategic development of architectural solutions to ensure client satisfaction.

  • Principal at LPAS Architecture + Design
    Jun 2012 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Management oversight firm-wide of project managers, as well as support of the firm's marketing, client relationships, training, legal and compliance functions. Leading and expanding the education market segment, as well as serving as the PIC on select projects.

  • Principal at LPA, Inc
    Mar 1984 - Jun 2012 · 28 yrs 4 mos

    Project team leadership, regional office management, market segment collaboration, business development, contracts, budgeting, design and documentation process leadership, construction administration, quality assurance program leadership. Managed the regional office and promoted the firm brand in the region.

  • Architect at Boyle Engineering
    Aug 1979 - Mar 1984 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Design, documentation, and construction administration. Coordination and collaboration with teams from office throughout the country. Played OF for softball team.