Project Architect – Commercial Design - Hybrid/Denver

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 technical leader on our team, you’ll turn design intent into coordinated, buildable solutions that elevate every project—from early concept through construction. You’re a detail-driven architect with 8+ years of experience who thrives in the discipline of technical excellence. You anticipate issues before they become problems, communicate with clarity, and bring a level of precision that strengthens the entire project team. If you’re looking for a place where your technical expertise directly fuels predictable delivery and exceptional design outcomes, let’s talk.

You Value: Technical Excellence, Coordination, Predictability

How you’ll spend your day:

• Developing clear, coordinated and technically sound drawings that reinforce design integrity
• Translating design direction into functional, code-compliant, buildable solutions
• Reviewing and integrating feedback from Project Managers and Design Managers
• Coordinating with structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultants - identifying conflicts early and proposing actionable, technically sound solutions
• Conducting internal QA/QC for accuracy, consistency, and rigorous documentation standards
• Supporting permit packages, construction documentation, RFIs, submittals, and ASIs
• Participating in site visits and assisting with constructability issue resolution
• Providing technical mentorship to designers and Job Captains
• Maintaining alignment with Project Managers and Senior PMs on priorities and deliverables

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture – licensure preferred; active pursuit encouraged
• 8+ years of architectural experience and a demonstrated passion for technical precision
• Strong understanding of building systems, constructability, detailing, and codes
• Advanced Revit proficiency — you know how to organize complex models with clarity
• Proven experience coordinating across multiple consultants and disciplines
• Clear communication style and disciplined documentation habits
• Ability to translate design intent into consistent, coordinated, buildable technical solutions
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution

Additional Information

What you’ll enjoy when you join us:

• Salary $90,000 – 100,000 depending on experience
• A nice suite of benefits and Denver 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. Applications welcomed from US Citizens and Green Card holders only.