Senior Architect

PRL Developers; Mumbai; Presencial; INR 900 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

PRL Developers in Mumbai is seeking a Design Development Manager to lead the design development phase across residential and commercial projects. You will coordinate with master planners, architects, and engineers to translate design intent into buildable, compliant, and cost-efficient outcomes.

The role requires 8–12 years in design management with strong Mumbai real estate context knowledge, and hands-on experience with approvals and constructability challenges.

Qualificações

• 8–12 years of experience in design management/design development context.
• Strong understanding of residential real estate product design in Mumbai/MMR context.
• Hands-on exposure to consultant coordination, statutory approvals, and construction-stage design support.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design development phase from concept finalisation to GFC drawings.
• Coordinate with master planners, architects, structural, MEP, façade, landscape and interior designers.
• Ensure designs align to brand guidelines, product positioning, customer expectations and market benchmarks.
• Drive value engineering without compromising design intent, quality, or regulatory compliance.
• Review and validate design drawings, specifications, BOQs, and technical submittals.
• Manage design timelines, approvals, and change control.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and compliance teams for approvals and regulatory requirements.
• Work with Project Management & Construction teams to ensure design is practical and on-ground issues are resolved.
• Support Sales & Marketing with product narratives, layouts, unit mix strategies, and customer-centric design inputs.
• Track design risks, dependencies, and key decision points, escalating to leadership.

Conhecimentos

Design management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Constructability awareness

Formação académica

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Architecture, Urban Design, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Role Purpose

The Design Development Manager will be responsible for leading the design development phase across residential/commercial projects, ensuring design intent is translated into buildable, cost-efficient, compliant, and high-quality outcomes. The role acts as a key interface between architects, consultants, internal teams (Projects, QS, Legal, Sales, Marketing), and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design development phase from concept finalisation to GFC (Good for Construction) drawings.
• Coordinate with master planners, architects, structural, MEP, faade, landscape and interior designers to ensure integrated design outcomes.
• Ensure designs are aligned to brand guidelines, product positioning, customer expectations, and market benchmarks.
• Drive value engineering without compromising design intent, quality, or regulatory compliance.
• Review and validate design drawings, specifications, BOQs, and technical submittals.
• Manage design timelines, approvals, and change control to avoid downstream cost/time overruns.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and compliance teams for approvals and regulatory requirements (DCPR, fire, environment, local bodies, etc.).
• Work closely with Project Management & Construction teams to ensure design is practical, constructible, and on-ground issues are resolved quickly.
• Support Sales & Marketing with product narratives, layouts, unit mix strategies, and customer-centric design inputs.
• Track design risks, dependencies, and key decision points, escalating proactively to leadership.

Desired Profile

• 8 12 years of experience in design management/design development within real estate developers, large EPCs, or leading architectural firms.
• Strong understanding of residential real estate product design in Mumbai/MMR context.
• Hands-on exposure to consultant coordination, statutory approvals, and construction-stage design support.
• Ability to balance design excellence with cost, constructability, and timelines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  

Qualification

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Architecture, Urban Design, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
  
• Exposure to large mixed-use or premium residential projects preferred.
  

Key Competencies

• Design thinking + commercial acumen
• Project coordination & decision-making
• Stakeholder management
• Eye for detail + execution mindset
• Problem-solving under tight timelines