Professional, PDS Projects

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Project Lead – Design Engineer for luxury hotel interiors. You will spearhead technical design, engineering, and execution, leading a team of design engineers, coordinating with global architects, and ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

The role requires 15–18 years of interior design engineering experience, including 8+ years on 5‑star hotel projects. On-site location in Mumbai with a 48-hour weekly schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of interior design engineering experience.
• 5-star hotel/hospitality project exposure.
• Portfolio of large-scale luxury spaces.

Responsibilities

• Convert conceptual designs into IFC production drawings.
• Review layouts, millwork, joinery, and shop drawings for structural integrity and compliance.
• Standardize design engineering processes, material specifications, and construction methodologies for hospitality spaces.
• Resolve complex technical, structural, and MEP integration challenges inherent in luxury hotel projects.
• Lead end-to-end design engineering lifecycle from initial space planning to final site handover.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Architecture/Civil Engineering background

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

SketchUp

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.

Job Title: Senior Project Lead – Design Engineer (Hotel Interiors)

Experience: 15 to 18 years

The Senior Project Lead will spearhead the technical design, engineering, and execution of luxury hotel interior projects. This role bridges the gap between creative design concepts and structural, manufacturable, and installable realities. You will lead a team of design engineers, coordinate with global architects, and ensure flawless project delivery on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design & Engineering

• Convert conceptual interior designs into highly detailed, IFC (Issued for Construction) production drawings.
• Review architectural layouts, millwork, joinery, and fit-out shop drawings for structural integrity and compliance.
• Standardize design engineering processes, material specifications, and construction methodologies for hospitality spaces.
• Resolve complex technical, structural, and MEP integration challenges inherent in luxury hotel projects.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Manage the end-to-end design engineering lifecycle from initial space planning to final site handover.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules, design deliverables tracking, and resource allocation plans.
• Oversee value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising aesthetic quality or brand standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to audit installation quality, resolve site snags, and ensure design compliance.

Team Management & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of design engineers, 3D modelers, and draftsmen.
• Collaborate closely with clients, operators, project management consultants (PMCs), MEP consultants, and main contractors.
• Coordinate with procurement and factory production teams to ensure manufacturing alignments for custom furniture and fixtures (FF&E).

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 15 to 18 years of experience in interior design engineering, with at least 8 years dedicated to 5-star hotel/hospitality projects.
• Proven portfolio showcasing successful execution of large-scale, high-end public spaces, guest rooms, and F&B outlets.

Technical Competencies

• Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or SketchUp.
• Deep knowledge of joinery details, fit-out materials, ceiling systems, and custom FF&E manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of international building codes, fire safety regulations, and acoustic standards for hotels.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities.
• Sharp problem-solving skills with a high attention to technical detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder management.

Location: On-site –Mumbai, MH

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

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.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties.

A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise.

Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

For further information, visit jll.com.