Design Development Advisor

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exxon Mobil in Bengaluru, India seeks a senior professional with civil/mechanical/electrical engineering or architecture to lead global workplace strategy, design guidelines, and project governance. You will manage design standards, cost estimates, and vendor coordination across regions.

The role emphasizes master planning, business case development, and change management, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in large-scale construction projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Architecture.
• Professional registration/ accreditation preferred.
• 10–15 years of work experience in building or civil construction.
• Experience across multiple countries/regions in commercial and/or industrial settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain global building and workplace guidelines (WPS, We3, Min-Kits, Furniture Standards & Ergo, Base Building Design Criteria, Residential Guidelines).
• Lead updates, training, and compliance reviews for project managers.
• Supervise workplace test fits and ensure global design alignment.
• Oversee project cost estimates and support option evaluations aligned with market benchmarks.
• Support strategic master planning and business case development through scenario modeling and analysis.
• Conduct design reviews, Gate deck pre-checks, Independent Project Reviews (IPRs) and Technical Reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Engineering background

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Architecture/Construction Mgmt

Professional accreditation

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we cancanwork together.

What will you do

• Own and maintain global building and workplace strategy and design guidelines (WPS, We3, Min-Kits, Furniture Standards & Ergo, Base Building Design Criteria, Residential Guidelines).
• Lead updates, training, and compliance reviews for project managers.
• Supervise workplace test fits and ensure global design alignment.
• Oversee project cost estimates and support option evaluations aligned with market benchmarks.
• Support strategic master planning and business case development through scenario modeling and analysis.
• Conduct design reviews, Gate deck pre-checks, Independent Project Reviews (IPRs), and Technical Reviews.
• Lead workplace effectiveness surveys and analyze attendance data to calculate Mobility Ratios.
• Support design and functional readiness for major ventures.
• Assist with commissioning and QA/QC using technical expertise in building systems.
• Steward EMCAPS and OIMS 3.1 systems, including guideline maintenance and training.
• Lead Workplace Change Management and maintain associated guidelines and training.
• Maintain and promote the Lessons Learned library for project teams.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure global consistency and provide support to project teams.
• Analyze industry trends and strategic intelligence to recommend improvements in real estate, workplace, and project management practices.

About you

• An education and work history background in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Architecture; or Construction Management preferred
• Professional registration / accreditation in Engineering or Architecture preferred
• Project management experience with building or civil construction required; Experience gained across multiple countries and regions in Commericial and/or Industrial settings preferred
• Technical design / management experience from a role preferred (i.e. design engineer / architect)
• Commissioning / quality assurance experience on projects from concept to completion preferred
• Oil and gas industry / Energy sector work experience preferred
• 10 to 15 years work experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills preferred

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