Site Architectural Manager en Zekelman

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 Site Architectural Manager at Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in connecting early land planning, detailed design, and field execution for multifamily residential projects. This role requires strong technical judgment, coordination excellence, and a builder’s mindset to ensure work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and design intent. The position offers the opportunity to influence project feasibility, accelerate permitting, safeguard design quality during construction, and drive schedule and cost outcomes.

You will collaborate with Architecture, Engineering (AOR/EOR), Pre-Construction, Development, Operations, and Site Construction teams, ensuring seamless handoffs from concept through close-out. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ with regular travel (~40%) between project locations.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, anticipates field issues before they arise, communicates crisply across stakeholders, and enjoys translating design into high-performing buildings.

What You’ll Do

• Develops site plan studies to support land acquisition decisions and third-party sales opportunities.

• Coordinates entitlement and permitting by interfacing with jurisdictional authorities and design consultants to maintain timelines.

• Reviews PAD documents and local ordinances to confirm site compliance and development feasibility.

• Maintains and tracks AOR/EOR agreements, amendments, and deliverables to ensure contractual alignment.

• Leads OAC coordination for multiple projects, setting agendas, documenting decisions, and driving action items.

• Establishes page-turn workflows with design consultants prior to construction to surface gaps and conflicts.

• Reviews architectural, structural, and MEP drawings for constructability and modular integration.

• Oversees construction administration across concurrent projects, aligning responses with design intent.

• Coordinates foundation scanning and verification to confirm field conditions align with modular unit interfaces.

• Reviews submittals, shop drawings, and samples for conformance with contract documents and codes.

• Conducts regular site visits to verify installation quality, with emphasis on MEP coordination, envelope details, life-safety systems, and unit layouts.

• Supports inspections, code compliance reviews, punchlist close-out, and turnover documentation.

• Manages design milestones, deliverables, and approvals to meet project schedules and budgets.

• Leads value-engineering analyses to balance performance, cost, and constructability.

• Builds and mentors the architectural site support team as project volume grows.

Who You Are

• 15+ years of architectural experience with substantial construction administration and land-planning exposure in multifamily residential.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; Architectural Licensure (RA) preferred.

• Deep knowledge of building systems, assemblies, and multifamily codes, including IBC, FHA accessibility, NFPA, and applicable energy codes.

• Demonstrates expertise reading and coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP construction documents.

• Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam Studio, and/or Newforma; working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.

• Exhibits strong communication, documentation, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Able to travel approximately 40% (local and long distance between Austin and Phoenix); adheres to PPE and on-site safety protocols.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

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

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

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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.

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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.