Role Overview
Auro Realty is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Manager Design to oversee and coordinate the design development and execution process across its real estate projects. The role involves working closely with appointed external Design Consultants, internal project teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that designs are aligned with project requirements, business objectives, quality standards, statutory regulations, and project timelines.
The incumbent will act as the key coordination interface between Auro Realty and external Design Consultants, ensuring effective communication, timely design reviews, resolution of design-related issues, and smooth implementation of approved designs at the project site.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Design Coordination & Management
- Coordinate with external Design Consultants, including Architectural, Structural, MEP, Landscape, and Interior Design Consultants.
- Review and monitor design deliverables to ensure alignment with project briefs, development plans, and business requirements.
- Ensure timely submission and approval of drawings, design concepts, specifications, and other technical documents.
- Act as the primary point of contact between Auro Realty and appointed Design Consultants.
- Conduct regular design coordination meetings and track progress against agreed timelines.
2. Design Review & Technical Evaluation
- Review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure design intent, functionality, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Identify design gaps, discrepancies, and coordination issues and facilitate timely resolution.
- Ensure proper integration of architectural, structural, MEP, landscape, and other design disciplines.
- Evaluate design alternatives with respect to functionality, aesthetics, cost optimisation, and ease of execution.
- Coordinate value engineering initiatives without compromising quality and design intent.
3. Project & Site Coordination
- Work closely with Project Heads, Construction, Planning, Procurement, and other internal teams for smooth design implementation.
- Address site-related design queries and facilitate timely clarifications from Design Consultants.
- Coordinate revisions and modifications in drawings based on site conditions and project requirements.
- Ensure that the latest approved drawings are available with the execution teams.
- Conduct periodic site visits to monitor design implementation and resolve design-related challenges.
4. Consultant & Stakeholder Management
- Manage the performance and deliverables of external Design Consultants.
- Monitor consultant commitments, submission schedules, and adherence to agreed project milestones.
- Follow up on pending drawings, approvals, and technical clarifications.
- Facilitate communication between consultants and internal stakeholders to avoid delays.
- Escalate critical design issues and delays to the reporting authority.
5. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain proper records of design drawings, revisions, approvals, and design-related correspondence.
- Ensure coordination for statutory and regulatory design requirements.
- Monitor adherence to applicable building codes, local regulations, and relevant technical standards.
- Ensure proper documentation and control of design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) preferred.
- Candidates with Civil Engineering qualifications and relevant design coordination experience may also be considered.
- Master's Degree in Architecture / Construction Management will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 812 years of relevant experience in Design Management / Design Coordination within the Real Estate, Construction, or Infrastructure industry.
- Experience in managing and coordinating with external Design Consultants is essential.
- Prior experience in residential and/or commercial real estate projects is preferred.
- Experience in Bangalore Byelaws interpretation is a must
