Senior Architect

Khatib & Alami International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Senior Architect to lead architectural design activities for medium to high-complexity projects in Bengaluru. You will work with Project Managers to review design deliverables and ensure proper implementation of adjustments across all design phases.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering large-scale architectural designs in line with international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of architectural design experience.
• Experience with large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with clients to determine design criteria.
• Coordinate concept designs for high complexity projects.
• Refine designs into schematic and draft final drawings.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and water & environment teams across stages.
• Engage in design value engineering with stakeholders.
• Support budget, schedule, client, and quality management activities.
• Assist tender documentation with quantities and contracts.
• Review deliverables and issue checking reports.

Skills

Architectural design

Leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

The Senior Architect leads the architectural design activities of medium and high-complexity projects. She/He works closely with Project Managers for the review and validation of design deliverables and monitors the checking and reviews of all design phases and ensures the proper implementation of all related adjustments and revisions. The job holder conducts design value engineering in coordination with the Project Manager and design teams. He/She supports the Project Manager with budget, schedule, client, technical, and quality management activities on projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with clients to determine criteria guiding design, including budgets, preferences, etc.
• Coordinate with the concept design teams for concept designs of high complexity, as needed
• Guide the refinement of selected design options into schematic and draft final designs, including all required drawings and reports
• Coordinate with other design specializations (e.g. Structural, Mechanical, Water & Environment) to coordinate design requirements across disciplines for projects of high complexity across all design stages (schematic, detailed), as needed
• Closely work with stakeholders for design value engineering for projects of high complexity, as needed
• Closely work with Project Managers for the review and validation of design deliverables for projects of medium to high complexity with clients and authorities, capturing feedback and obtaining approvals, as needed
• Closely work with the Quantity Surveying Department for the development of tender documents, including specifications, Bills of Quantities, and Conditions of Contract, and provide support during the tender process, as needed
• Closely work with project teams for reviewing design deliverables of design projects of medium complexity, including conducting detailed reviews and checks and the issuing of checking reports, as needed

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required to Execute this Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• A Master’s Degree in Architecture or a related field is preferred
• 8+ years of industry experience in an architectural design function
• Strong experience and track record in developing architectural designs for large and complex projects
• In-depth knowledge and proven track record in the architectural design field
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes
• Exposure to global best practices and trends in the architectural design
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and strong attention to details