Head-Design Coordination (Need from Construction Industry Only)

This role is responsible for leading and managing the design coordination process across all disciplines of a project. The Design Coordination Head will ensure seamless communication and alignment between stakeholders, consultants, and internal teams. The position requires a seasoned professional with proven expertise in Architecture, Interiors, Structural, MEPF, ELV, and BIM, capable of identifying potential design- related delays and driving strategic solutions for smooth project completion.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary design coordination (Architecture, Interiors, Structural, MEPF, ELV, BIM) across multiple projects.
• Act as the single point of contact for all design-related queries, ensuring clarity and alignment amongn consultants, project teams, and management.
• Provide strategic inputs based on experience to avoid conflicts, design discrepancies, and execution delays.
• Review and monitor design deliverables against project schedules, flagging deviations and
• recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct regular design coordination meetings and workshops with consultants, contractors, and
• internal teams to review progress, highlight risks, and drive timely decision-making.
• Ensure all design drawings and documents (DBR, Tender Drawings, BOQs, Specifications) are
• thoroughly reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client requirements.
• Proactively identify clashes between Architectural, Structural, and MEPF/ELV services through
• coordinated drawing reviews and BIM models.
• Drive value engineering initiatives by suggesting cost-effective and execution-friendly alternatives without compromising quality.
• Ensure that all material approvals are coordinated in advance with the design team/consultants to avoid procurement delays.
• Generate and review RFIs (Requests for Information) with consultants to ensure clear, conflict-free designs for execution.
• Ensure contractors execute strictly as per approved drawings, specifications, and coordinated plans.
• Support project heads and management with periodic reports, MIS updates, and strategic
• recommendations for timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Facilitate project closeout by ensuring complete handover of coordinated drawings and documentation

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Preferred candidate profile

• B.Arch / B.E. Civil or equivalent qualification. Postgraduate in Project Management preferred.
• 8 -12 years of relevant experience in Design Coordination for Commercial, Residential, Institutional, or Hospitality projects.
• Proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary design teams and consultants.
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows and its role in design coordination.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.