Deputy General Manager Architect

Job highlights

• Experience in design management for high-rise residential projects with strong knowledge of architectural design and statutory approvals
• Lead design management from concept to execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review and approve design deliverables, ensure compliance and timely delivery

Job description

Position: AGM/DGM-Design
Location: Gurugram
Project Exposure: Residential & Commercial Projects

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced to lead and manage the design function. The role will be responsible for driving design strategy, coordination, execution, and timely delivery while ensuring quality and compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design management for high-rise residential projects from concept to execution.
• Provide strategic direction on architectural, structural, MEP and allied design aspects.
• Review and approve design concepts, drawings, specifications and design deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, structural engineers, MEP consultants and project teams.
• Ensure design development is aligned with project timelines, budgets, quality standards and statutory requirements.
• Drive design coordination between the corporate office, site teams and external consultants.
• Identify and resolve design-related issues and ensure timely closure of RFIs and technical queries.
• Review value-engineering opportunities without compromising design intent or quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and local authority requirements.
• Work closely with Projects, Construction, Planning, Procurement and Contracts teams.
• Monitor design progress and establish effective design review and approval processes.
• Lead design presentations and provide inputs to senior management on project development.
• Manage multiple projects and design teams simultaneously.

Required Experience & Skills

• Relevant experience in design management, preferably with leading real estate developers/consultancies.
• Strong experience in high-rise residential projects is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, construction processes and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience managing architects, consultants and large design teams.
• Strong understanding of statutory approvals, building regulations and development norms.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Strong design review, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Education

B.Arch / relevant qualification from a reputed institute. A postgraduate qualification in Architecture, Design or Management would be an added advantage.

Location

Gurugram (Gurgaon)

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates currently working with reputed real estate developers, EPC companies or architectural/design consultancies, with proven experience in high-rise residential developments and exposure to Punjab projects, would be preferred.