Design Architect-Manager

Role & responsibilities :

1. Architectural Design Management

• Manage end-to-end architectural design development from concept to GFC stage.
• Coordinate with external design consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment.
• Ensure adherence to design intent, brand guidelines, and project brief.

2. Design Review & Coordination

• Review architectural drawings for functionality, constructability, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with MEP, Structural, Faade, Landscape, and Interiors.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts during design and execution stages.

3. Statutory & Authority Coordination

• Ensure architectural designs comply with local development control regulations, NBC, fire norms, and approvals.
• Coordinate with consultants for statutory submissions and authority approvals.

4. Cost & Value Engineering

• Support cost optimization through layout efficiency, material selection, and design rationalization.
• Work closely with QS/Contracts teams on BOQ validation and design-related cost implications.

5. Site & Execution Support

• Provide architectural clarifications and solutions to site teams and contractors.
• Review shop drawings and mock-ups for compliance with approved designs.
• Ensure minimal design-related rework at site.

6. Quality & Design Standards

• Maintain architectural quality, detailing standards, and finishes.
• Review faade, materials, and finishes in line with project vision and market positioning.
• Participate in design audits and quality reviews.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain design trackers, approval logs, and MOMs.
• Provide periodic design status updates and risk reports to management.

Preferred candidate profile

• 9-15 years of experience in architectural design management
• Experience on developer-side projects (residential / commercial / mixed-use) preferred