Architectural Project Manager

Chord Design Studio is a nationally recognized architecture and interiors firm specializing in hospitality, residential, and mixed-use environments. They are seeking an Architectural Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to lead small and midsize projects, manage client communications, and ensure predictable delivery. The role involves translating design into buildable documents, coordinating teams, tracking budgets, and supporting construction administration, emphasizing clarity, calm confidence, and quality.

Must Have

• Leading small and midsize projects
• Serving as the primary day-to-day client contact
• Translating design direction into coordinated, buildable documents
• Preparing and reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables
• Developing and maintaining project schedules
• Coordinating consultants and internal teams
• Tracking scope, hours, and budgets
• Supporting construction administration
• Modeling calm communication, proactive problem-solving, and team alignment
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture
• 8+ years of professional architectural experience
• 5+ years leading small/midsize projects or major components of larger projects
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• A communication style that builds trust
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Ability to identify risks early, manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, accountable mindset
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Good to Have

• Architectural licensure
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Familiarity with PM tools

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A nice suite of benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of project types

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.