Manager Approvals(Architecture technical due diligence)

Aarvi Encon; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership exposure

Cross-functional projects

Fast-track career growth

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Aarvi Encon is seeking a Manager Approvals in Mumbai to mitigate operational risk, ensure compliance with policies, budgets, and regulatory guidelines, and coordinate across finance, operations and legal teams. This client-facing role emphasizes strong due diligence, buildability checks, and effective approval management for residential and commercial projects.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional project work, and rapid growth as part of a dynamic team focused on

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Architecture.
• 5-12 years of experience in statutory approvals for real estate projects in Mumbai/MMRDA jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of MMRDA regulations, municipal processes, and real estate compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record of obtaining approvals for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Technical Due Diligence for Residential and Commercial Projects.
• Review and Validation of Approval Status.
• Buildability analysis - Checking the available FSI/FAR and Zoning regulations.
• Verifying approval premiums as per regulations; highlighting development and policy restrictions.
• Risk Assessments.
• Review of Buildability compliance with Regulations.
• Current Planning Guidelines: Permitted Plot ratio, parking requirements, etc.
• Deviations between Approved drawings and As built drawings.
• Architectural Investigations.
• Review of NBC Codes- Fire, Requirements for handicapped etc.
• Coordination with Developers, Legal Team, Funds and Finance Agencies on projects.
• Valuation: Valuation Models using DCF, Market Analysis, Revenue & Cost Phasing, Cash Flows, NPV & IRR

Skills

Coordination

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Graduate in Architecture

BMC-licensed Architect desirable

Job description

Opening for a Manager Approvals

Experience: 5 - 12 Years

Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate in Architecture

Location: Mumbai

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented candidate who can mitigate operational risk, prevent unauthorised spending, and ensure complete alignment with corporate policies, budgets, and regulatory guidelines, gaining exposure across finance and business operations. This is a client-facing role that requires strong coordination across departments and the ability to support strategic

and operational initiatives. The role will include strong financial reporting & analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Due Diligence for Residential and Commercial Projects:
• Review and Validation of Approval Status
• Buildability analysis - Checking the available FSI/FAR and Zoning
• regulations
• Verifying approval premiums as per regulations Highlighting development and policy restrictions.
• Risk Assessments
• Physical Due Diligence:
• Review of Buildability compliance with Regulations
• Current Planning Guidelines: Permitted Plot ratio, parking requirements, etc.
• Deviations between Approved drawings and As built drawings
• Architectural Investigations
• Review of NBC Codes- Fire, Requirement for handicapped etc
• Coordination and Problem Solving with Developers, Legal Team, Funds and Finance Agencies on projects
• Valuation: Valuation Models using DCF Market Analysis Revenue & Cost Phasing Cash Flows, NPV & IRR

Key Requirements

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Architecture. BMC-licensed Architect is desirable.
• 510 years of experience in statutory approvals for real estate projects in Mumbai/MMRDA jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of MMRDA regulations, municipal processes, and real estate compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record of obtaining approvals for large-scale projects.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, cross-functional projects
• Fast-track learning and career growth as a Management Trainee
• Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment