Senior Architecture Project Manager

Zekelman Industries; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Z Modular, a Zekelman Industries company, seeks a Senior Architectural Project Manager to lead modular construction projects from design to fabrication. You will drive multidisciplinary coordination with architects, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality and budget targets.

Based in a hybrid setup across Austin, TX; Chandler, AZ; or Troy, MI, the role demands strong PM skills, architectural knowledge, and familiarity with Revit for production-ready

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in architecture, project management, design-build, commercial construction, modular construction, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and complex project schedules.
• Experience coordinating Architects of Record, Engineers of Record, and specialty consultants throughout project lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of construction administration, construction documentation, and project delivery processes.
• Familiarity with modular construction, prefabrication, and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building systems, construction methods, and applicable building codes.
• Working knowledge of Revit and construction documentation practices.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads architectural projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, fabrication, and construction phases.
• Manages project schedules, budgets, key milestones, and project deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, including architecture, structural, MEP, manufacturing, and construction stakeholders.
• Facilitates project meetings and communicates project updates, risks, and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures projects remain aligned with scope, schedule, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Manages and coordinates Architects of Record, Engineers of Record, and specialty consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviews consultant deliverables to ensure quality, schedule compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Serves as the primary liaison between Z Modular and external design partners.
• Leads construction administration activities during fabrication and field installation phases.
• Reviews and responds to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field reports, and design clarifications.
• Coordinates design solutions with field teams, consultants, and manufacturing personnel to support project execution.
• Oversees internal teams responsible for shop drawings and production-ready documentation for volumetric modular construction.
• Ensures design packages are coordinated, constructible, and aligned with manufacturing requirements.
• Supports the transition from design intent documentation to fabrication-ready deliverables.
• Directs and coordinates architectural designers, drafters, and project team members across multiple active projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877.

We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

As a Senior Architectural Project Manager at Z Modular, you will play a critical role in leading architectural projects from design through construction while serving as the primary connection between internal teams, external consultants, manufacturing operations, and construction stakeholders. This position requires strong project management expertise, architectural knowledge, and the ability to successfully coordinate complex multidisciplinary projects, offering the opportunity to directly impact the execution of innovative modular construction solutions.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturing teams, and construction professionals to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with quality and business objectives. This is a hybrid role located in Austin, TX; Chandler, AZ; or Troy, MI.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex projects, and excels at bringing together diverse teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Leads architectural projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, fabrication, and construction phases.
• Manages project schedules, budgets, key milestones, and project deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, including architecture, structural, MEP, manufacturing, and construction stakeholders.
• Facilitates project meetings and communicates project updates, risks, and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures projects remain aligned with scope, schedule, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Manages and coordinates Architects of Record, Engineers of Record, and specialty consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviews consultant deliverables to ensure quality, schedule compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Serves as the primary liaison between Z Modular and external design partners.
• Leads construction administration activities during fabrication and field installation phases.
• Reviews and responds to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field reports, and design clarifications.
• Coordinates design solutions with field teams, consultants, and manufacturing personnel to support project execution.
• Oversees internal teams responsible for shop drawings and production-ready documentation for volumetric modular construction.
• Ensures design packages are coordinated, constructible, and aligned with manufacturing requirements.
• Supports the transition from design intent documentation to fabrication-ready deliverables.
• Directs and coordinates architectural designers, drafters, and project team members across multiple active projects.

Who You Are

• 12+ years of experience in architecture, project management, design-build, commercial construction, modular construction, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and complex project schedules.
• Experience coordinating Architects of Record, Engineers of Record, and specialty consultants throughout project lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of construction administration, construction documentation, and project delivery processes.
• Familiarity with modular construction, prefabrication, and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building systems, construction methods, and applicable building codes.
• Working knowledge of Revit and construction documentation practices.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

What You'll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range

Additional compensation may include:

• Performance-based yearly merit increase
• Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.