Architectual Project Manager

Architectural Project Manager – Retail/Hospitality/QSR

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (Hybrid: 4 Days In-Office)
Company: Zebra Global Architecture
Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 (Relocation Assistance Available)

Paid time off offered with 2-4 weeks

Health benefits paid 100% by employer

Requirements

• Experience Required: 5–15 years of experience
• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in architecture
• Strong knowledge and experience in using Revit software
• Specialization: Retail, Hospitality, Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) — Tenant Interiors + Ground-Up Construction
• work schedule is in office with flexible working and 4 days in the office each week

Why Zebra Global Architecture?

A global, design-driven culture with heritage & reach

• Zebra was founded in London over 25 years ago (established 1997) and has grown into a truly global design and architecture consultancy.

• The firm operates through multiple international offices — including a U.S. office in Scottsdale, AZ — and delivers projects worldwide across North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

• Zebra’s global footprint means employees have exposure to international design practices, multi-cultural teams, and a variety of project types, giving you a chance to expand your experience well beyond “just local work.”

Deep Expertise in Retail, Hospitality & QSR — including major brands like Shake Shack

• Zebra specializes in consumer-focused architecture and design: transforming spaces so that they deliver brand experience, atmosphere, and a strong connection between consumer and environment.

• Their portfolio spans a wide variety of sectors — from casual dining, luxury hotels, food markets, multi-brand malls, to commercial retail and travel hubs.

• Specifically, Zebra has designed and executed more than 250 Shake Shack restaurants internationally — including flagship and ground-up stores — making them one of the leading architecture firms behind Shake Shack’s global expansion.

• Zebra is known for a “localization-meets-brand” design ethos: for Shake Shack, each restaurant is tailored to reflect local culture, environment, and architectural/ cultural cues — meaning you get a chance to produce unique, context-driven projects rather than “cookie-cutter” repeat designs.

Full-service capabilities — from concept to build-out and beyond

• Zebra is not just a design studio; it offers a full range of services including architectural design, interior design, design implementation, brand strategy, and digital/immersive deliverables.

• As licensed Architect of Record for both tenant-improvement (interior remodels) and ground-up building design across the U.S. and Canada, Zebra handles everything: site analysis, feasibility, schematic & design development, construction documents, permitting, project scheduling/coordination, construction administration, and close-out/owner’s rep services.

• The full-service model provides PMs at Zebra a rare ability to follow a project from brand concept through completed build-out and ultimately occupancy — offering comprehensive end-to-end project exposure.

Culture of creativity, collaboration & global perspective

• Zebra emphasizes "design that connects" — connecting brand, people, space, and culture. Their work philosophy revolves around understanding the human experience, consumer behavior, and cultural context, which influences design decisions worldwide.

• Working at Zebra gives access to a global, multicultural team: as of their 25th anniversary, Zebra reportedly had ~210 team members from ~25 nationalities, with links to ~50 countries.

• For someone ambitious, this environment offers opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate across markets — making each day varied, challenging, and globally informed rather than monotonous or insular.

Commitment to quality, consistency, and brand standards — even across global rollouts

• Zebra’s track record shows that even for global clients like Shake Shack, the firm doesn’t sacrifice local identity: they craft context-sensitive designs that consider culture, architecture, materials, and consumer expectations for each location.

• This commitment gives Project Managers the opportunity to work with high design and construction standards across many markets — building a robust portfolio and strong reputation.

Stability, brand-level clients, and opportunity for growth

• With decades of experience, hundreds of brand relationships, and a global presence — Zebra offers long-term stability and access to large-scale brand clients.

• Given the global growth trajectory (especially with Shake Shack and other retail/hospitality clients), there’s strong potential for career development, leadership opportunities, and association with high-visibility projects that add serious weight to your resume.

Enhanced Position Summary (Sell to Candidate)

As an Architectural Project Manager in Scottsdale with Zebra, you’ll join a globally respected firm celebrated for turning brand vision into immersive, consumer-focused spaces. You’ll work on a nationally important account — Shake Shack — but with the creative freedom, global resources, and brand-level support to make each location a unique, contextually rich environment, not just a cookie-cutter build.

You’ll benefit from Zebra’s full-service in-house model, which means you’ll oversee projects from feasibility / site analysis all the way through construction administration and close-out. You’ll be collaborating with an international team of designers, brand strategists, and technical experts — learning from peers who have shaped high-profile hospitality, retail, and QSR environments around the world.

Because Zebra values creativity, cultural sensitivity, and design excellence, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, build a diverse project portfolio, and make a tangible impact on how global consumers experience brands.