Project Leader

MBH Architects; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and medical insurance

Learning stipend

Remote flexibility

Job summary

A leading design firm based in Mumbai is seeking a Project Leader for their Retail + Restaurant studio. The role involves managing project deliverables, coordinating documentation, and ensuring quality control throughout the project's lifecycle. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the retail sector. The position offers several benefits, including a hybrid work model, health insurance, and opportunities for international training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Retail and roll-out segment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of client deliverables on time and budget.
• Provide corrections, revisions, and comments to the team.
• Review and issue documents for bids & permits.

Skills

Team leadership

Project time management

Design documentation

Using Revit

Custom design

Education

Degree in Architecture or relevant field

Tools

Sketch-Up

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Leader in the Mumbai office for our Retail + Restaurant studio. This role focuses on the timely and accurate production of project deliverables from design development through construction, opportunities to work on diverse retail projects across phases, contribute to high-quality documentation, and grow technical and design skills under the mentorship of project managers.

A Day in life

• Manage the production of client deliverables on time and budget, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultants.
• Provide corrections, revisions, red line changes, and comments to the team.
• Review, coordinate, and revise drawings per RFIs, bulletins, and addendums.
• Review and issue documents for bids & permits.
• Conduct quality assurance to meet drawing standards, ensure the deliverables are error free.
• Implement efficiencies and ways to improve production methods.
• Train the team to produce accurate drawing sets.
• Conduct training, onboarding, best practice touch bases and team check‑ins on a regular basis.
• Provide construction administration services to help reply to RFIs and review submittals and manage close‑out of projects.

You're a great fit if:

• Leading and guiding a team of architects.
• Delegation and project time management.
• Design documentation and detailing of retail spaces.
• Using Revit to produce client deliverables.
• Custom design and detailing.

Your Soft Skills Include:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on various brands in a fast‑changing environment.
• Work for a multi‑office/multi‑time zone company.
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with the team members.
• Communicating changes in project scope or schedule.
• Delegating tasks to junior staff and architects.

You Have the Following Qualifications:

• Degree in Architecture or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Retail and roll‑out segment.
• Proficient in Sketch‑Up, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, etc.

Why do you want to work with us:

• We promote a fun & dynamic culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Access international training opportunities designed to support your personal and professional growth.
• Receive a dedicated stipend for learning, plus access to high‑quality resources like LinkedIn Learning and Hone training sessions.
• Our hybrid work system allows for a balance between remote flexibility and in‑office collaboration.
• We provide company‑sponsored health and medical insurance to support your physical and mental well‑being.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

About MBH Architects

MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top‑tier firm with the supportive culture of a close‑knit team. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.

Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education. Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world‑class projects, including multi‑family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.

What sets us apart? A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle‑offs.

If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.

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