Asst Design Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Bengaluru, KA is seeking an Asst Design Manager to lead the design process for interior fit-out and construction projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and client requirements.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors, review designs, drive coordination across disciplines, and implement design management procedures while maintaining quality and timelines. On-site 48 weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (Architecture preferred).
• Experience leading design processes, coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete design process from concept to construction documentation and execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of design milestones while maintaining quality and project objectives.
• Establish and implement design management procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, material selections, and technical submissions.
• Drive design coordination across all disciplines to achieve seamless project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, local regulations, building codes, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and facilitate approvals as required.
• Act as primary design interface between client, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Lead design review meetings and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve design-related issues proactively.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP and structural consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Review consultant deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved design intent during project execution.
• Resolve technical and coordination issues arising during construction.
• Ensure accurate implementation of approved designs at site.
• Conduct periodic site inspections and design audits.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and mock-ups.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design quality and functionality.
• Monitor project progress and provide recommendations to mitigate design-related risks.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (Architecture preferred)

Leadership and Team Management

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Position

Asst Design Manager

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (Architecture preferred)

Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for leading the design process, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and local regulations, and coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive experience in interior fit-out and construction projects, and a proven track record in managing design implementation from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Management
  • Lead and manage the complete design process from concept development to construction documentation and execution.
  • Ensure timely delivery of design milestones while maintaining quality and project objectives.
  • Establish and implement design management procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Review and approve design drawings, specifications, material selections, and technical submissions.
  • Drive design coordination across all disciplines to achieve seamless project delivery.
• Regulatory & Compliance Management
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, local authority regulations, building codes, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and relevant industry guidelines.
  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities and facilitate approvals as required.
  • Review designs for compliance with applicable local norms and project-specific requirements.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Act as the primary design interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
  • Lead design review meetings and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
  • Understand client requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve design-related issues proactively.
• Consultant & Contractor Management
  • Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, structural consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors.
  • Review consultant deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with approved design intent during project execution.
  • Resolve technical and coordination issues arising during construction.
• Design Implementation & Project Support
  • Ensure accurate implementation of approved designs at site.
  • Conduct periodic site inspections and design audits.
  • Review RFIs, material submittals, shop drawings, and mock-ups.
  • Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design quality and functionality.
  • Monitor project progress and provide recommendations to mitigate design-related risks.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong Design Process Implementation and Management
• Knowledge of Statutory Approvals and Local Building Regulations
• Client Relationship Management
• Consultant and Contractor Coordination
• Design Review and Quality Assurance
• Project Planning and Execution
• Space Planning and Interior Fit‑Out Expertise
• Risk Management and Problem Solving
• Leadership and Team Management
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Value Engineering and Cost Optimization

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in corporate workplace and large-scale interior fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of BIM, AutoCAD, Revit, and project coordination platforms.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

Location

On-site –Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

48

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

For further information, visit jll.com.