United States onlyAs 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
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
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.
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.
