Chief Architect

Vibehackers; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work module

AI tools & training

Career progression

Health & wellness

Diverse projects

Job summary

SSOE, India-based, seeks a Chief/Lead Architect to guide architectural design and delivery for US-based projects from Mumbai, ensuring US codes and client requirements are met.

You will mentor staff, produce construction documents, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and leverage AI tools and BIM workflows to enhance productivity and quality. Flexible to work evening hours for US coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 15+ years of experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Experience on US projects within AEC environments and knowledge of US codes.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation across project phases.
• Prepare, review, and oversee drawings, models and technical docs.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, civil and PM teams; resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with US codes, zoning, standards, and permits.
• Mentor junior architects and drive quality and consistency.
• Support planning, scheduling and resource management.
• Contribute to QA/QC processes and process improvements.
• Collaborate with US teams and clients, with occasional US-evening coordination.

Skills

Architectural Design

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

English Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BIM workflows

Job description

Explicitly mentions vibe-coding platforms and LLMs; role expects use of AI tools and training to enhance productivity.

About the Role

SSOE is hiring a Chief/Lead Architect in India to lead architectural design and delivery for US-based projects, ensuring compliance with US codes and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. The role focuses on producing high-quality construction documentation, mentoring staff, and collaborating with US stakeholders while leveraging AI tools and BIM workflows.

Job Description

Role

Lead architectural design and delivery for US-based projects from an India-based office, ensuring compliance with US building codes and client requirements. Serve as the primary architectural technical lead across project phases, produce and review construction documentation, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and support QA/QC and schedule/resource management.

AI & Tools

The firm provides responsible access to Large Language Models and vibe-coding platforms and expects candidates to leverage AI and integrated tools to improve productivity and processes. BIM workflows and clash coordination are part of the delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation through concept, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Prepare, review, and oversee drawings, details, models, and technical documents.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, civil, and project management teams; resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Ensure compliance with US building codes, zoning, standards, and permit documentation requirements.
• Guide and mentor junior architects and design team members to maintain quality and consistency.
• Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and schedule management to meet delivery timelines.
• Support QA/QC processes for architectural deliverables and contribute to process improvement and design innovation.
• Collaborate with US-based teams and clients through regular meetings and coordination calls; be flexible to work evening hours for US coordination.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Proven experience on US projects in an AEC/architectural services environment and familiarity with US codes and permit documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, detailing, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and BIM workflows.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities; flexibility to work evening hours to coordinate with US teams.

Preferred

• Sector experience: commercial, healthcare, industrial, mission critical, pharma, or mixed-use.
• Exposure to BIM standards, clash coordination, and integrated project delivery workflows.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and LEED concepts.
• Prior experience leading teams supporting international or US-based clients.
• Licensure/registration in Architecture is an advantage.

Benefits & Culture

• Compensation as per industry standards.
• Hybrid work module and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to AI tools and training; emphasis on continuous learning.
• Collaborative and supportive culture, formal career path, and opportunities for advancement.
• Holistic compensation and benefits supporting physical and mental health and work-life balance.
• Diverse project sectors and exposure to Fortune 100 clients.

Skills

Architectural Design Construction Documentation Multidisciplinary Coordination Project Leadership Stakeholder Management Mentoring English Communication Problem Solving Quality Assurance/Quality Control Schedule and Resource Management US Codes and Standards Knowledge BIM Coordination

Experience Level

Employment Type

Full-time

• Hybrid work module
• Compensation as per industry standards
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to AI tools and training
• Formal career path
• Continuous learning and training
• Supportive/collaborative culture
• Health and wellness support
• Opportunities for advancement
• Exposure to diverse/multidisciplinary projects