Junior Architect

Job Description: Design & Development – Value Engineering

Department: Design & Development

Designation: Design & Development Engineer – Value Engineering

Industry: Real Estate / Construction

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 3–4 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled professional in Design & Development with expertise in Value Engineering to optimize project design, construction costs, material selection, and execution efficiency. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing design proposals, identifying cost-saving opportunities, coordinating with consultants and project teams, and ensuring that projects meet quality standards, functional requirements, budgets, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Development & Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, and other stakeholders for design development.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to ensure design coordination and identify discrepancies.
• Ensure designs align with project specifications, client requirements, statutory regulations, and construction standards.
• Review design revisions and incorporate practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Facilitate coordination between design, planning, procurement, and execution teams.

2. Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities to reduce project costs without compromising quality, safety, functionality, or aesthetics.
• Conduct value engineering studies to evaluate alternative materials, construction methods, and design solutions.
• Analyze BOQs, specifications, and cost estimates to identify potential savings.
• Recommend cost-effective alternatives for structural systems, finishes, MEP services, and other construction components.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility, lifecycle costs, durability, and performance of proposed alternatives.
• Prepare value engineering proposals highlighting cost benefits, technical implications, and implementation requirements.

3. Technical Review & Quality Assurance

• Review drawings, design calculations, technical specifications, and material proposals.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability issues, and opportunities for standardization.
• Ensure proposed design changes comply with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with consultants to resolve technical queries and finalize design solutions.
• Review material samples, technical submittals, and alternative product proposals where required.

4. Cost Analysis & Budget Control

• Assist in preparing and reviewing project cost estimates, BOQs, and budget comparisons.
• Monitor the cost impact of design changes and material substitutions.
• Compare vendor quotations and evaluate alternative technical solutions in coordination with procurement.
• Track approved value engineering proposals and monitor actual cost savings.
• Maintain records of cost optimization initiatives, approvals, and revised specifications.