Architect: Feasibility & Design - Thane (Real Estate)

Pillars Of Puneet; Thane; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillars Of Puneet seeks an experienced Architect to lead redevelopment feasibility studies in Mumbai/Thane. You will assess development potential under DCPR 2034 and UDCPR, prepare FSI calculations, and build robust Excel-based financial models.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel is required; SketchUp or Revit is a plus. You will present findings, develop multiple design options, and coordinate with consultants to deliver on schedule.

Qualifications

• B.Arch with Council of Architecture registration.
• 8–10 years experience in redevelopment feasibility studies.
• MHADA redevelopment experience under Regulation 33(5).
• Working knowledge of DCPR 2034 and UDCPR.
• Ability to build financial feasibility in Excel and defend assumptions.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Excel; SketchUp or Revit a plus.
• Ability to prepare working drawings and present clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end feasibility studies for redevelopment across Mumbai and Thane.
• Assess development potential and technical feasibility under DCPR 2034, UDCPR.
• Prepare FSI calculations and comprehensive feasibility reports.
• Develop financial feasibility: project cost, revenue, cash flow.
• Develop multiple design options for optimum utilization and viability.
• Present findings to MD and incorporate feedback; deliver multiple studies monthly.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, liaison and other consultants during design.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

SketchUp

Revit

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Excel

Job description

Required skills -

B.Arch. with a valid Council of Architecture registration (mandatory).

• 8 to 10 years of experience, with a substantial part spent on feasibility studies for

Redevelopment projects in Mumbai or Thane.

• Hands-on MHADA redevelopment experience under Regulation 33(5) (mandatory).
• Working knowledge, from day one, of DCPR 2034 and UDCPR, including the

Redevelopment regulations listed above.

• The ability to build a financial feasibility in Excel, covering cost, revenue and profit, and to

Defend the assumptions behind it.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel. Experience with SketchUp or Revit is an advantage.
• The ability to prepare working drawings yourself when required.
• Clear presentation skills, written and verbal.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Conduct end-to-end feasibility studies for redevelopment, residential and commercial

projects across Mumbai and Thane.

• Assess the development potential and overall technical feasibility of projects under DCPR

2034, including Regulations 33(5), 33(7), 33(9), 33(10) and 33(11), and under UDCPR for

Thane, including its provisions for MHADA layouts, redevelopment of old buildings and

the Urban Renewal Scheme.

• Prepare FSI calculations (base FSI, premium FSI, TDR, fungible compensatory area,

incentive area, and the split between rehabilitation and sale component) and

comprehensive feasibility reports for management review.

• Prepare the financial feasibility for each study: project cost (construction, premiums,

approval costs, rent, corpus and hardship compensation), revenue, profit and cash flow.

• Develop multiple architectural/design options to evaluate optimum utilization, efficiency

and commercial viability of the project.

• Identify project constraints, risks, opportunities and optimization possibilities, and provide

clear recommendations on whether a project should be pursued.

• Present feasibility studies, findings and recommendations to the Managing Director and

incorporate feedback as required.

• Deliver a minimum of 7 feasibility studies per month, with the turnaround for each agreed

according to the scale of the project.

• Develop approved feasibility concepts into architectural designs and design development.
• Review and correct the working drawings prepared by the external consultant for design

intent, area and regulatory compliance, and prepare working drawings in house when a

project is urgent.

• Coordinate with structural, MEP, liaison and other consultants during the design

development stage.

• Hand over the approved design to the Design Management and Coordination Architect,

who takes it through coordination and issue to site.

• Take ownership of the feasibility and design process from initial project assessment

through concept design and documentation, ensuring technical and commercial

alignment.