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
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
What you bring to the table :
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture and 8+ years of professional architectural experience – licensure preferred5+ years leading small to midsize projects or major components of larger projectsAdvanced proficiency in Revit (required) and familiarity with AutoCAD and PM toolsA communication style that builds trust — clear, consistent, and steady under pressureStrong organization and follow-through, ensuring clients feel informed, and deliverables meet Chord’s standards with fewer revisionsAbility to identify risks early, manage multiple priorities, and keep teams one step aheadA proactive, accountable mindset that inspires confidence from clients, consultants, and Design Managers alikeExceptional written and oral communication skills – comfortable presenting design concepts and project updates to clientsNaturally gifted leadership – you love growing younger professionals through mentorship, coaching, and setting the example for excellenceStrong project management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, assembling architectural deliverables and resolving project issuesAbility to travel to project sites as neededWhat you’ll enjoy when you join us :
Competitive salary depending on experienceA nice suite of benefits and Greenville Metro hybrid work arrangementOpportunity to gain experience in a variety of project typesGoldstone Partners is helping this successful, growing firm find seasoned pros to join us. Applications welcomed from US Citizens and Green Card holders only.