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Project Manager - Chord Design Studios

AIA South Carolina (AIA/SC), Greenville, SC, United States


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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.

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 preferred

5+ years leading small to 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:

Competitive salary depending on experience

A nice suite of benefits and Greenville Metro 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. Please send your resume to us directly at success@goldstonepartners.com. Applications welcomed from US Citizens and Green Card holders only.

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