Senior Architect

Role & responsibilities

1. Architectural Design & Development

• Lead and coordinate architectural design development for residential and high-rise projects.
• Review architectural plans, elevations, sections, details and working/GFC drawings.
• Ensure design intent is maintained from the concept stage through execution.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, MEP, landscape, fire and other consultants.
• Review drawings for design consistency, constructability and coordination.

2. Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, landscape consultants, fire consultants and other specialist agencies. • Review consultant drawings and provide timely comments/inputs.
• Identify design clashes and resolve coordination issues before execution.
• Conduct and participate in design coordination meetings and prepare/track action points.

3. Site Coordination

• Coordinate with project/site teams to resolve design issues.
• Review site queries, RFIs and technical submissions and provide appropriate design inputs.
• Conduct site visits to monitor architectural execution and identify deviations from approved drawings.

4. Drawing & Documentation Management

• Ensure timely issuance and revision of GFC/working drawings.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions and mock-ups.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision records and approval status.
• Ensure that drawings issued to the site are properly coordinated and approved.

5. Design & Cost Optimisation

• Identify opportunities for design optimisation, value engineering and cost reduction without compromising functionality, quality or statutory requirements.
• Evaluate alternative construction systems, materials and architectural details.
• Coordinate with the project team to assess the technical and commercial implications of proposed changes.

6. Statutory & Compliance Coordination

• Ensure architectural designs comply with applicable development control regulations, NBC requirements and local authority requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants for fire, accessibility, parking, services and other statutory requirements.
• Support the team in obtaining necessary design approvals and resolving authority-related comments

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Arch. from a recognized institution.

• Council of Architecture (COA) registration preferred.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.

• Knowledge of Revit / BIM will be an added advantage.

• Good knowledge of 3D modelling, rendering and visualization software. • Experience in preparing sales plans, presentation drawings, unit plans and marketing layouts.

• Knowledge of IGBC requirements, green building principles and sustainable design practices.

• Good understanding of NBC, UDCPR and applicable local development regulations.

• Knowledge of Environmental Clearance (EC) submission, documentation and coordination with relevant consultants/authorities.