Senior Architecture Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance Program

Pooled Pay (Pai)

Job summary

Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Senior Architectural Project Manager for a hybrid role in Austin, TX (or Chandler, AZ or Troy, MI). You will lead architectural projects from design through construction, coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and manufacturing partners to deliver on time and within scope.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring constructible documentation and fabrication-ready deliverables while leveraging Revit

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in architecture, project management, design-build, or modular construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and complex schedules.
• Experience coordinating Architects of Record, Engineers of Record, and specialty consultants.
• Strong knowledge of construction administration and documentation.
• Familiarity with modular construction and manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Revit and construction documentation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads architectural projects through schematic design to construction.
• Manages project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, MEP, manufacturing, and construction.
• Facilitates project meetings and communicates updates and risks.
• Ensures alignment with scope, schedule, quality standards.
• Manages Architects of Record, Engineers of Record, and consultants.
• Reviews consultant deliverables for quality and schedule.
• Directs and coordinates design teams across multiple projects.
• Supports transition from design to fabrication-ready deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Architecture

Design-build

Modular construction

Revit

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect preferred

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
• Pai