Assistant Manager - Design

Job Purpose:

Will be responsible of handling design coordination for the Residential projects (plotted and group housing) within the specified timeline and budget.

Principal Accountabilities:

Ability to work independently and lead/assist in coordinating Residential design projects.

1. Work with BD, Marketing, Sustainability, Sales, Costing, planning, Projects, and Subject Matter Experts (SME) of Design team & to discuss and organize project from original conceptual design till completion.
2. Preparation of Design brief/ RFP and necessary documents like ION for onboarding of design consultants.
3. Prepare evaluation parameters for evaluating design concepts master plans received from external architects, based on the design brief.
4. Conduct a detailed review of the concept design to ensure alignment with the design intent of the project, local development rules/ regulations, space optimization requirements, operators specifications etc.
5. Work with Liaison architect to understand the local rules/regulations/norms pertaining to mixed used developments and the necessary approvals/ permissions/ sanctions required.
6. Co-ordinate with all design consultants to ensure timely issuance of all design deliverables from concept design till handover of the project.
7. Co-ordinate with all internal stake holders for design sign off & design package issuance during all stages of design development.
8. Review the reports for tracking activities across several phases such as Concept design, Schematic design, Detailed design, GFC drawings, actual construction & handover etc.
9. Participate in Cost Optimization and Value Engineering workshops.
10. Coordinate with projects team to resolve all technical queries regarding drawings and conduct site visits and reviews.
11. Be responsible, in detailing and preparation of architectural drawings, floor plans or any design related material to facilitate development of marketing collaterals.
12. Co-ordinate with all design consultants to ensure timely issuance of as built drawings for allotted projects before handover.
13. Conduct periodic site visits to ensure progress of the project, understand the requirements of the Projects team and track adherence to budget, timelines, and design intent.
14. Prepare design for New Land Feasibilities and co-ordinate with BD, Liaison & Projects team in preparation of business case.
15. Participate in design standardization initiatives and competitor projects study.

Technical skill

• Understanding of local norms and regulations
• Mixed Use Integrated Townships
• Residential, Commercial, Community amenities design
• Sustainability frameworks
• Sustainability Utility Planning & Smart development
• Urban Design Guidelines
• Knowledge of CAD, Adobe Suite, Google Sketch-up, MS office, and other reporting and presentation software

Qualifications

• Bachelors in architecture background with 5 years of experience in real estate projects required through a property developer
• IGBC/relevant sustainability certification is a plus.