The Role: Project Architect
We are hiring a Project Architect to lead project-level execution and permitting for a prefabricated housing platform, translating a standardized product system into approved, buildable projects across multiple jurisdictions.
This role involves site planning, permitting, coordination of architectural, structural, and MEP documentation at the project level.
You will ensure projects move efficiently through local jurisdictions without compromising the integrity of the product platform. This is a hands-on role. You are expected to produce drawings, coordinate consultants and with local jurisdictions, and resolve issues in real time.
The role is based full-time in Austin, TX and would be ideal for an experienced designer who prefers to work hands-on, with a potential to grow a team over time.
About The Company
The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America’s housing crisis through all-out housing production. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, design and manufacture, install, and sell our rowhomes directly to customers — all by ourselves.
We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve one of the hardest problem in America. We’re based in Austin, TX and build across the country.
What You’ll Be Working On
Site planning and feasibility: support Real Estate team with conducting site analysis and feasibility analysis, applying our proprietary prefabricated products and designs.
Project delivery: lead project execution from concept to entitlement, permitting, and construction support.
Documentation and coordination: develop complete permitting and construction documentation; coordinate with local consultants on site specific conditions.
Stakeholder coordination: coordinate with local planning and building departments to bring all plans and drawings to full approval and compliance.
Construction support: support projects through RFIs, submittals, field issue resolution.
Product feedback: aggregate recommendations for Product Design team based on project-specific learnings.
Qualifications
Relevant training in Architecture and Urban Design.
Minimum 6-10 years of professional experience in architecture.
Proving ability of site planning abilities, zoning and code analysis.
Strong knowledge of IBC/IRC.
Proven track record of producing drawings through every stage of permitting and construction.
Proven ability of coordination with local jurisdictions and delivering fully compliant and approved designs.
Proven ability of taking designs through construction administration.
Ability to produce visualizations to illustrate new project feasibility and coordination (not for final project marketing and sale).
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
Proficiency in design software (e.g., Revit, Enscape, etc).
Experience working with prefabricated / modular / panelized construction is preferred but not required.
Additional Information
Candidates must be based in or ready to relocate to Austin, TX full-time.
The company provides comprehensive benefits, PTO, and participation in company equity programs.
The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America’s housing crisis through all-out production. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers. This is the only way to build at the scale necessary to solve this crisis.
The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Factory, you will play a pivotal role in the design, optimization, and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes for our build system components. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and systems for factory production of housing components.
Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and engineering drawings.
Implement and refine production equipment, automation, and tooling solutions.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to improve safety, product quality, and throughput.
Lead assembly line process improvements and support scale-up from prototyping to full-rate production.
Analyze data and track KPIs to evaluate manufacturing performance and drive cost and quality improvements.
Provide hands-on problem solving and technical support on the factory floor.
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
Technical expertise in process development, automation, and production system design.
Skilled in CAD software and capable of generating detailed engineering documentation.
Proven experience supporting scale-up of complex hardware products from prototyping to production.
Strong cross-functional communication and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
The overall cash compensation for this position ranges from $120,000 to $170,000. All positions include a competitive equity package and robust benefits.
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The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Alamo team, you will play a pivotal role developing our internal software platform called Alamo. Alamo is what powers the entire company - from underwriting, to ERP, to Manufacturing, to on-site installation.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain core features of Alamo, our internal software platform powering operations across the company
Develop scalable web applications and APIs using Typescript, NextJS, and modern full stack frameworks
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, operations, and business teams to deliver impactful solutions
Architect systems and implement complex workflows across underwriting, ERP, manufacturing, and installation modules
Leverage AI tools such as Claude Code to increase development velocity and prototype new capabilities
Review code, mentor teammates, and help drive best practices for code quality, documentation, and testing
Take ownership of projects from concept to production, including system design, implementation, testing, and release
Contribute to our product vision and help shape the future of Alamo
Qualifications
5+ years experience as a software engineer, with a track record of building end-to-end products
Deep proficiency with Typescript and modern full stack development frameworks (NextJS, React, Svelte)
Experience designing, building, and scaling distributed backend systems
Proven ability to architect complex systems and create reliable software across web and backend
Strong collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working across teams in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to develop with AI tools (e.g., Claude Code) to accelerate prototyping and problem solving
Knowledge of DevOps and cloud infrastructure best practices is a plus
BS or higher in Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred
The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America’s housing crisis through all-out production. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers. This is the only way to build at the scale necessary to solve this crisis.
The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.
As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for the manufacturing and assembly of our building system — a proprietary kit-of-parts for building high-quality housing.
The factory is your product — you will own everything from factory layout, equipment procurement, and factory buildout to commissioning and optimization of the factory
Build and lead a team of engineers, manufacturing specialists, and technicians to design, build, and operate the manufacturing facility to produce our building system
Collaborate with mechanical engineering and architecture teams to refine our kit-of-parts for manufacturability
Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and approvals for the manufacturing facilities
Manage supply chain, quality, assembly, and delivery — work with company leadership to hire for these roles in the near future
Establish and track KPIs to understand how our engineering and manufacturing decisions are impacting the quality and cost of our buildings
Manage manufacturing budget, work with company leadership to project future capital requirements
7+ years of experience in hardware development with 3+ years in a leadership role
Strong technical background in mechanical design, structural analysis, DFMA, and production
Proven experience delivering large complex hardware products from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required
The overall cash compensation for this position ranges from $180,000 to $250,000. All of our positions also offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
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The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.
As Director of Mechanical Engineering, you will play a key role in the design and manufacturing of our build system — a proprietary kit-of-parts for building high-quality multifamily housing.
Lead design of both structural and non-structural build system components
Build and lead engineering team in charge of build component design
Full ownership of CAD model of components
Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and approvals for build system components
Create engineering drawings and work instructions for build system component manufacturing and assembly
Design and implement production equipment, processes, and tooling
Track KPIs to understand how our engineering and manufacturing decisions impact the quality and $/sq ft of our buildings
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Strong technical background in mechanical design, structural analysis, DFMA, and production
Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
Proven experience delivering large complex hardware products from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required
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As The Lead Design Architect, you will define the look and feel of the new generation of the American Rowhome. You will drive the design from concept to construction. You will lead the design of a new residential catalogue, bespoke style across every scale: from the facades to every corner of our homes. The role would require both creativity and meticulous attention to detail.
The role is based full-time in Austin, TX and would be ideal for an experienced designer who prefers to work hands-on, with a potential to grow a team over time.
About The Company
The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America’s housing crisis through all-out housing production. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, design and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers — all by ourselves.
The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America. We’re based in Austin, TX and build across the country.
What You’ll Be Working On
Lead architectural exploration of our rowhome product catalogue, including new interior layouts, facades, and styles.
Lead the curation of interior and exterior finishes, fixtures, and appliances across our product lineup.
Partner with the Product Engineering and Supply Chain teams to identify suppliers capable of delivering intended quality at competitive price points and reliable timelines.
Partner with Product and Brand team on defining the unique architectural identity of our products.
Art direct visualizations.
Assist with value engineering in protecting a holistic design vision.
Oversee projects through construction and iterate the designs based on learnings from realized projects.
Qualifications
Relevant training in Architecture, Interior Design.
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in architecture, or industrial design.
Proven track record of taking designs from concept to construction.
Proven track record of managing material selection and finish specifications across complex projects.
Strong working knowledge of construction methods, trade coordination, and traditional building practices. Familiarity with modular or off-site construction methods is preferable.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
Proficiency in design software (e.g., Rhino, Revit, Enscape, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc).
Experience in value engineering or cost optimization in a design-driven context.
Additional Information
Candidates must be based in or ready to relocate to Austin, TX full-time.
The company provides comprehensive benefits, PTO, and participation in company equity programs.
The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve America’s housing crisis through all-out production, starting with the development of rowhomes. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers.
We are hiring a Director of Real Estate Development to lead the execution of the company’s real estate platform.
This role will own the operational backbone of the real estate side of the company. Driving underwriting, development, and deal execution across markets. You will be building the real estate operating structure that will allow American Housing to deploy capital and build housing at national scale.
You will work directly with CEO Riley Meik to translate company strategy into a scalable development pipeline. You will also partner closely with co-founder Bobby Fijan, who leads investor relationships, political engagement, and high-level real estate strategy.
Development Strategy
Work with leadership to determine market entry strategies and capital deployment priorities
Establish internal processes for pipeline management, underwriting, and deal tracking
Evaluate development opportunities that align with AHC’s manufacturing-based housing system
Ensure the development pipeline supports factory production capacity
Underwriting, Investment Analysis, Financing
Develop standardized underwriting frameworks for rapid evaluation of opportunities
Build institutional-quality financial models for residential ground up development and BTR
Prepare investment materials and decision materials for leadership, investors, and lenders
Acquisitions & Deal Execution
Support Head of Real Estate in advancing land acquisition opportunities and vetting inbound requests
Lead underwriting, LOIs, due diligence, and closing processes
Coordinate with brokers, landowners, lenders, and external partners
In collaboration with Head of Real Estate and CFO secure required deal investment and financing
Manage multiple active deals simultaneously across markets
Development Management
Oversee entitlement and permitting strategy for development sites
Coordinate with land use attorneys, consultants, and municipalities for timeline
Coordinate with in-house design, manufacturing, and construction management teams on establishing robust product criteria and project delivery timelines
We are looking for someone who combines institutional analytical training with real estate development execution.
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in real estate development, investment, or acquisitions
Exceptional financial modeling and investment analysis skills
Experience underwriting and executing complex development deals
Strong understanding of land acquisition, entitlements, and development pipelines
Ability to operate autonomously in high-ownership environments
Experience managing teams or building new organizational functions
Comfort making decisions under uncertainty and moving quickly
Ideal candidates will also have:
Experience in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments
Strong market intuition around housing supply and urban development
Ability to translate strategy into executable operational plans
Most real estate roles operate inside the traditional development model. This role helps build a new one.
AHC is creating a vertically integrated housing company where development, manufacturing, and construction operate as one system. Real estate decisions directly affect factory production, logistics, and installation. The Director of Real Estate Development sits at the center of that system.
You will help design the development platform that powers one of the most ambitious housing companies being built in America.
Compensation is competitive and designed to exceed market for exceptional performers, with significant equity participation. All positions include robust benefits.
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The American Dream is built, not inherited. We’re hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.
As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day production in our manufacturing facility. You will manage technicians, production workflows, schedules, quality, safety, and continuous improvement as we manufacture and assemble our proprietary kit-of-parts for building high-quality housing.
Own daily production operations for the factory, including production planning, labor allocation, workflow execution, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
Lead, manage, and develop a team of production technicians and manufacturing specialists.
Translate engineering designs, work instructions, and production plans into reliable factory execution.
Coordinate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, architecture, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure parts, materials, equipment, and instructions are ready for production.
Drive consistent execution of standard operating procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and quality checkpoints.
Identify bottlenecks, defects, rework drivers, labor inefficiencies, and equipment constraints; work with engineering and leadership to eliminate them.
Establish and track production KPIs, including throughput, labor efficiency, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, downtime, safety incidents, and cost per unit.
Support factory ramp-up from prototype and low-rate production into repeatable, scalable manufacturing.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and disciplined production environment.
Help build the production culture: high standards, urgency, ownership, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, industrial operations, construction manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, hardware, building products, or a related field.
2+ years of experience managing production teams, technicians, operators, tradespeople, or manufacturing specialists.
Strong understanding of production systems, shop-floor management, quality control, work instructions, safety practices, and continuous improvement.
Experience operating in a high-mix, low-volume or early-stage manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to diagnose production problems quickly and drive practical, hands-on solutions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules, people, materials, equipment, and competing priorities.
Comfort working closely with engineering teams to improve manufacturability, assembly methods, tooling, and production processes.
Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to set clear expectations and hold a high bar for execution.
Technical degree, trade background, military experience, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience preferred, not required.
The overall cash compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000. All of our positions also offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
","descriptionPlain":"The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve America’s housing crisis through all-out production. We believe America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: we buy land, manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers. This is the only way to build at the scale necessary to solve the crisis.\n\nThe American Dream is built, not inherited. We’re hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.\n\nAs Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day production in our manufacturing facility. You will manage technicians, production workflows, schedules, quality, safety, and continuous improvement as we manufacture and assemble our proprietary kit-of-parts for building high-quality housing.\n\n\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\n\n - Own daily production operations for the factory, including production planning, labor allocation, workflow execution, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.\n\n - Lead, manage, and develop a team of production technicians and manufacturing specialists.\n\n - Translate engineering designs, work instructions, and production plans into reliable factory execution.\n\n - Coordinate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, architecture, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure parts, materials, equipment, and instructions are ready for production.\n\n - Drive consistent execution of standard operating procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and quality checkpoints.\n\n - Identify bottlenecks, defects, rework drivers, labor inefficiencies, and equipment constraints; work with engineering and leadership to eliminate them.\n\n - Establish and track production KPIs, including throughput, labor efficiency, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, downtime, safety incidents, and cost per unit.\n\n - Support factory ramp-up from prototype and low-rate production into repeatable, scalable manufacturing.\n\n - Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and disciplined production environment.\n\n - Help build the production culture: high standards, urgency, ownership, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.\n\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\n - 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, industrial operations, construction manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, hardware, building products, or a related field.\n\n - 2+ years of experience managing production teams, technicians, operators, tradespeople, or manufacturing specialists.\n\n - Strong understanding of production systems, shop-floor management, quality control, work instructions, safety practices, and continuous improvement.\n\n - Experience operating in a high-mix, low-volume or early-stage manufacturing environment preferred.\n\n - Ability to diagnose production problems quickly and drive practical, hands-on solutions.\n\n - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules, people, materials, equipment, and competing priorities.\n\n - Comfort working closely with engineering teams to improve manufacturability, assembly methods, tooling, and production processes.\n\n - Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to set clear expectations and hold a high bar for execution.\n\n - Technical degree, trade background, military experience, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience preferred, not required.\n\n\nCOMPENSATION\n\nThe overall cash compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000. All of our positions also offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits."}],"apiVersion":"1"}