Facade Design Engineer

Lodha; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodha is seeking a seasoned Facade Design Engineer to manage facade design and development from concept to execution for high-rise projects in Mumbai. You will select systems and materials, drive value engineering, and prepare tender documentation.

You will coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, and facade teams; conduct vendor evaluations, shop drawings, and site visits to ensure quality, cost control, and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have BE or Diploma with relevant experience in high-rise facade projects.
• Strong understanding of facade engineering principles, materials, and installation methods.
• Experience delivering projects within budgets and timelines.
• Familiarity with facade standards, codes and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage facade design development from concept to finalisation within approved budgets.
• Coordinate with Architects, Structural, Interior, MEP, Facade Consultants and Construction Management teams.
• Identify suitable facade systems and materials aligning with design intent.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise costs without compromising quality.
• Prepare and review tender documentation including drawings, BOQs, specs, GCC/SCC.
• Float tenders, present to bidders and address technical queries.
• Evaluate vendors based on technical compliance, experience and financials.
• Review vendor design submissions, samples and shop drawings for approval.
• Conduct factory and site visits to monitor quality, fabrication and progress.
• Coordinate with site/HO teams to resolve design and execution issues.
• Monitor progress and flag delays to Project Director for action.
• Facilitate vendor variation claims related to cost and timelines.
• Review inspections and ensure corrective actions per VMU/PMU standards.
• Review and approve as-built drawings.

Skills

Facade design

Value engineering

Tender documentation

Vendor evaluation

Site supervision

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BE

Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Manage facade design and development from concept to execution, ensuring appropriate system and material selection, cost optimisation, adherence to approved budgets and quality standards, and timely project completion.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Pre-Contracts

• Manage facade design development from concept to finalisation within approved budgets.
• Coordinate with Architects, Structural, Interior, MEP, Facade Consultants and Construction Management teams to finalise design interfaces and technical requirements.
• Identify suitable facade systems and materials in line with project requirements and design intent.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise costs without compromising quality.
• Prepare and review tender documentation, including drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, GCC and SCC.
• Float tenders, conduct bidder presentations and address technical queries.
• Evaluate vendors based on technical compliance, relevant project experience and financial capabilities.

Post-Contracts & Execution

• Review and approve vendor design submissions, material samples and shop drawings in line with approved designs and contractual requirements.
• Conduct factory and site visits to monitor material quality, fabrication and work progress.
• Coordinate with site and HO teams to resolve design and execution-related issues.
• Monitor project progress and highlight recurring delays to the Project Director for necessary action.
• Facilitate resolution of vendor variation claims relating to cost and timelines.
• Address issues related to material availability, approvals, fabrication, workmanship and project completion.
• Review inspection reports and ensure corrective actions in line with approved samples and VMU/PMU standards.
• Highlight cost implications arising from design or execution changes.
• Review and approve as-built drawings.

Key Interactions

Internal: Construction Management, Facade Design and Quality Enhancement teams.

External: Architects, Facade Consultants, Vendors and Project Partners.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience for BE candidates and 10 years for Diploma holders.
• Experience in delivering high-rise facade projects within approved budgets and timelines.
• Basic understanding of facade engineering principles, fabrication techniques, quality assurance and installation methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant facade standards, codes and specifications.