Assistant General Manager - Architecture and Design

The House of Abhinandan Lodha; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Abhinandan Lodha in Mumbai seeks an architecture professional with extensive experience to lead end-to-end design development for large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. You will ensure alignment with business vision, product positioning, regulatory requirements, budgets, and timelines.

You will manage consultants and cross-functional teams, drive innovative, compliant designs from concept through handover, and ensure quality, schedules, and cost controls across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in architectural design and project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of construction techniques and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and coordinate project delivery from concept to handover.
• Manage consultants (SMEP, landscape, interiors, facade, traffic, etc.) and align internal teams.
• Ensure design aligns with management vision, product brief, budgets and regulations.
• Lead sign-off processes for CD to GFC with stakeholders.
• Create differentiated designs within regulatory frameworks and cost limits.
• Apply knowledge of DCPR, UDCPR, and NBC codes for compliant designs.
• Prepare project program and track milestones; flag risks early.
• Lead Value Engineering workshops.
• Conduct regular site coordination meetings and review mockups.
• Oversee design deliverables, specs, and reports for cross-stream alignment.
• Foster collaboration among consultants, contractors and internal teams.
• Stay updated on current design and lifestyle trends.
• Conduct audits to ensure objective compliance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Architecture

Job description

About Company

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) Vertical Business is reimagining Indian real estate by building a differentiated, pan-India development platform across residential and commercial segments. Focused on innovation, transparency, and technology, this vertical creates consumer-centric brands spanning boutique luxury, premium luxury, and progressive housing. With a strong presence across metros and emerging growth centers, the business aims to redefine how homes are built, owned, and experienced. By combining design excellence, process innovation, and a digital-first approach, HoABL Vertical Business is shaping the future of real estate and setting new benchmarks for modern urban living in India.

Role Summary

Architecture professional with 58 years of experience to lead end-to-end design development and execution for large-scale residential/mixed-use developments, ensuring alignment with business vision, product positioning, regulatory requirements, budgets, and timelines. The role requires strong design acumen, technical expertise, consultant management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination to deliver innovative and high-quality projects.

Role & Responsibilities:

• To lead and oversee the design development and coordinate for project delivery of high-quality architectural projects from concept state to project handover.
• Good technical expertise, and creative problem-solving skills, ability to lead consultants (for SMEP, landscape, interiors, facade, traffic, RERA, MoEF, liaison, HRC, GBC, marketing collaterals, etc) and to collaborate and align internal cross-functional teams.
• To ensure that design development is in line with management's vision and meets Product brief requirements within stipulated budgets and applicable regulations.
• To lead sign-off processes for different stages: CD to GFC with various stakeholders, such as Management, Product, Liaison, Sales and Marketing, Planning and Costing, Operations, CRM, etc.
• To create differentiated designs within the regulatory framework & costs.
• Have in depth knowledge of DCPR, UDCPR, and NBC codes to be able to develop compliant designs.
• Prepare project program and ensure all teams work towards meeting set milestones. To anticipate and flag risks in time.
• Lead Value Engineering workshops
• Lead regular site coordination meetings, review materials, get sign off on mockups etc.
• Oversee the production of various design deliverables, specifications, and reports to ensure complete alignment between different streams and deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment between consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
• To possess an in-depth understanding of current and upcoming design and lifestyle trends
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with project objectives and specifications.

Qualification & Experience

Education

• Bachelors and Masters (preferred) degree in Architecture

Experience

• 10 to 15 years of experience in architectural design and project management, with a proven track record of leading complex projects, having completed full life cycle of a couple of projects is preferred
• Expertise in various building types (e.g., residential, commercial, mixed-use).

Skills

• Strong design and technical skills, with high proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and sustainability practices.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work and lead on high-profile projects with a dynamic team.
• Support for professional development and career growth.