Architecture Head

Role & responsibilities

1. Design Leadership & Vision

• Define and drive the overall architectural philosophy and design standards for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Ensure consistency in brand identity, quality, innovation, and sustainability across all developments.
• Review and approve concept designs, layouts, elevations, and master plans.

2. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead architectural planning from concept to execution and handover.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, landscape, faade, and interior consultants for integrated design delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of drawings aligned with construction schedules.

3. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local building by-laws, zoning regulations, RERA norms, NBC, fire norms, environmental and airport authority guidelines (if applicable).
• Coordinate with liaison teams for approvals from government bodies.

4. Cost & Value Engineering

• Work closely with QS, procurement, and project teams to optimize designs without compromising quality or aesthetics.
• Participate in value engineering exercises to control project costs.

5. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop the in-house architecture and design team.
• Allocate workloads, review outputs, and set performance expectations.
• Encourage adoption of new design tools, technologies, and sustainable practices.

6. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with construction, sales, marketing, CRM, and facility management teams to ensure designs meet market and customer expectations.
• Support sales and marketing with design narratives, walkthroughs, brochures, and customer presentations.
• Interface with external architects, consultants, and vendors.

7. Innovation & Sustainability

• Introduce green building concepts, energy-efficient design, smart home features, and sustainable materials.
• Stay updated with global architecture trends, construction technologies, and customer preferences.

Preferred candidate profile

Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, SketchUp, Lumion, MS Office

Expertise in Structural Design, MEP Designs and Coordination, Cost & Value Optimization.

15-20+ years of experience in real estate development or large architectural firms

Minimum 5-7 years in a leadership role handling multiple projects

Strong exposure to residential high-rise projects (preferred)

Perks and benefits

Salary Package, Perks, Benefits are not constraints for deserving candidates.