Assistant General Manager - Design & Development
Krisala Developers
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Job summary
Krisala Developers in Pune is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager – Design & Development to lead planning, design management, and technical development for large-scale residential, commercial, township, and plotted projects.
You will drive end-to-end design processes from feasibility to approvals, coordinating with architects, engineering teams, sales and external stakeholders to optimize value, quality, and customer experience.
Qualifications
- Proven expertise in real estate design management and project development.
- Master planning and multidisciplinary coordination experience.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, NBC and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in feasibility analysis, value engineering, and design optimization.
- Effective consultant management and stakeholder coordination.
- Collaboration with execution, commercial, sales and marketing teams.
- Understanding of construction technologies, sustainability, and green building.
Responsibilities
- Lead feasibility studies, design briefs, development vision and master planning objectives.
- Drive end-to-end design lifecycle from concept to construction documentation.
- Review master plans, site layouts, and multidisciplinary design proposals.
- Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, landscape and other consultants.
- Ensure design compliance with codes, regulations, NBC, fire norms and accessibility.
- Drive value engineering, design optimization and land/saleable-area utilization.
- Support statutory approvals and liaise with authorities for permissions and clearances.
- Collaborate with PM/Construction to resolve site issues and maintain design intent.
- Evaluate construction technologies and materials to improve efficiency and cost.
- Work with Sales & Marketing on product positioning and design inputs.
- Lead and mentor design teams, establishing governance and quality standards.
Skills
Education
Job description
Krisala Developers is one of Pune’s fastest-growing real estate developers, known for delivering thoughtfully designed residential, commercial, township and plotted developments. Built on a foundation of quality, innovation, customer-centricity, and timely delivery, Krisala is rapidly expanding across Pune and the rest of Maharashtra with a vision to redefine urban living through landmark projects.
At Krisala Developers, we foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous growth, empowering our people to create meaningful impact while building rewarding careers.
We are looking for an experienced and design-driven professional to lead the planning, design management, and technical development of large-scale real estate projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and township developments.
The role will be responsible for driving projects from feasibility and conceptualization through design development, statutory approvals, and execution support. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic link between the business, design consultants, engineering teams, project management, sales & marketing, and external stakeholders to optimize project value, efficiency, design quality, and customer experience.
- Lead project feasibility studies, design briefs, development vision, and master planning objectives
- Drive the end-to-end design lifecycle from concept development through construction documentation and execution support
- Review and manage master plans, site layouts, unit planning, architectural designs, and multidisciplinary design proposals
- Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, landscape, façade, interior, and other design consultants to ensure timely and effective project delivery
- Ensure design compliance with applicable development regulations, building codes, NBC, fire norms, accessibility standards, environmental requirements, and statutory guidelines
- Drive value engineering, design optimization, and efficient land and saleable-area utilization while maintaining quality and commercial viability
- Support statutory approvals and coordinate with internal liaison teams and relevant authorities for development permissions, environmental clearances, Fire NOCs, Occupancy Certificates, MPCB compliance, and other approvals
- Collaborate with project management and construction teams to resolve design-related site issues and maintain design intent throughout execution
- Evaluate construction technologies, materials, and alternative design solutions to improve project efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Work closely with Sales & Marketing teams on product positioning and provide design inputs including brochure plans, 3D requirements, RERA-related details, and launch data
- Lead and mentor internal design and development teams while establishing effective design review processes, governance, and quality standards
- Strong expertise in real estate design management and project development
- Proven experience in master planning, architectural design management, and multidisciplinary design coordination
- Strong understanding of building codes, NBC, development regulations, fire norms, and statutory compliance
- Experience in feasibility analysis, value engineering, project planning, and design optimization
- Strong consultant management and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working closely with project execution, commercial, sales & marketing, and other business functions
- Strong understanding of construction technologies, materials, sustainability, and green building principles
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience across residential, township, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, or large-scale developments
- Exposure to large-scale and multidisciplinary real estate projects
- Experience in sustainability, climate-responsive design, and green building certifications
- Experience managing multiple design consultants and large project portfolios
- Bachelor of Architecture from an AICTE-approved and/or UGC-recognized institution
- Master's Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or a related discipline – Preferred
- 15–18+ years of relevant experience in real estate design and development
- Proven experience managing large-scale developments and multidisciplinary consultant teams
- Opportunity to work with one of Pune’s fastest-growing real estate developers
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture
- Group Health Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
- Provident Fund & Statutory Benefits
- Leadership exposure and career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute to landmark residential, commercial, township, and plotted developments
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