Manager Architect

Job Title: Manager Architect

Location: Kolkata

Experience Required: 20 Years

Job Purpose:

To lead, conceptualize, design, and oversee the architectural vision and execution of large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects, ensuring functional, aesthetic, and sustainable excellence aligned with the organizations strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Leadership:

• Conceptualize, plan, and design architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Provide creative and technical leadership to design teams, ensuring innovation and practicality.
• Develop master plans, building designs, and detailed architectural drawings adhering to statutory regulations and design standards.

2. Project Management:

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously across various typologies – residential, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, MEP, structural, landscape) and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of design intent.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards during design and execution stages.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all building codes, bye-laws, environmental norms, and statutory approvals.
• Liaise with local authorities for design approvals and sanction drawings.

4. Technical Expertise:

• Guide teams in advanced design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM, etc.).
• Review and approve GFC (Good for Construction) drawings, BOQs, and material specifications.
• Ensure sustainable and green building principles are embedded in design solutions.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and present design solutions.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in architecture from a reputed institution.
• Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture (CoA), India.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in architectural design and execution.
• Strong portfolio showcasing large-scale real estate, institutional, or commercial projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, SketchUp, and related design software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of building codes, sustainability standards, and project costing.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Design Thinking
• Leadership and Mentoring
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Strong Aesthetic and Functional Sensibility
• Collaboration and Negotiation

Preferred Background:

real estate development