Job Details

Company Description

Chord Design Studio is a nationally recognized architecture and interiors firm specializing in hospitality, residential, and mixed-use environments. We create spaces that connect form, function, and feeling - and we operate with precision, collaboration,and creativity. As we grow into a more system-driven, scalable practice, we're looking for a Project Manager who brings clarity, calm confidence, and predictable delivery to every project.

We Value: Balance, Transparency, Innovation

Job Description

As the newest member of our talented team, you will play a vital role in shaping how projects move through design, documentation, and coordination. You are an emerging leader with 8+ years of architectural experience who thrives at the intersection of design, communication, and technical precision. You bring clarity to complexity, keep teams aligned, and communicate in a way that builds trust - with clients, consultants, and your internal team. If you're ready for a role where your steady presence, proactive planning, and accountability elevate every project, let's talk!

You Value: Leadership, Predictability, Quality

How you'll spend your day:

• Leading small and midsize projects while supporting Design Managers on large or multi-phase efforts
• Serving as the primary day-to-day client contact - communicating updates, decisions, and deadlines with consistency and professionalism
• Translating design direction into coordinated, buildable documents that reflect Chord's standards of excellence
• Preparing and reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables for quality and accuracy
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring milestones, responsibilities, and expectations are clear
• Coordinating consultants and internal teams to keep workflow predictable and aligned
• Tracking scope, hours, and budgets - identifying changes early to support billing accuracy and prevent surprises
• Supporting construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports
• Modeling calm communication, proactive problem-solving, and team alignment

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture and 8+ years of professional architectural experience - licensure preferred
• 5+ years leading small/midsize projects or major components of larger projects
• Advanced proficiency in Revit (required) and familiarity with AutoCAD and PM tools
• A communication style that builds trust - clear, consistent, and steady under pressure
• Strong organization and follow-through, ensuring clients feel informed and deliverables meet Chord's standards with fewer revisions
• Ability to identify risks early, manage multiple priorities, and keep teams one step ahead
• A proactive, accountable mindset that inspires confidence from clients, consultants, and Design Managers alike
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills - comfortable presenting design concepts and project updates to clients
• Naturally gifted leadership - you love growing younger professionals through mentorship, coaching, and setting the example for excellence
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, assembling architectural deliverables and resolving project issues
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Additional Information

What you'll enjoy when you join us:

• Salary $95,000 - 105,000 depending on experience
• A nice suite of benefits and hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of project types

Goldstone Partners is helping this successful, growing firm find seasoned pros to join us. Applications welcomed from US Citizens and Green Card holders only.