Senior Design Manager

Androgynous Hr Consultant; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Androgynous Hr Consultant is seeking a Senior Manager Design Management to lead design coordination for luxury residential projects in Bengaluru. The role requires architectural grounding, hands-on experience with apartment/villa design, and strong capability to manage multiple consultants and stakeholders.

You will oversee GFC drawings, site coordination, document control, regulatory approvals, and risk reporting, ensuring design quality, schedules, and brand standards across projects located

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of experience in Architecture focusing on apartments and villas.
• Experience in builder/developer environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to integrate architecture, structure, services, and landscape.
• Drive regular design reviews to address challenges and uphold quality standards.
• Oversee preparation and release of GFC drawings and related documents.
• Coordinate submissions for statutory approvals and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide site support and manage design-related queries and RFIs.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural design

Coordination

GFC Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager Design Management to lead, coordinate, and deliver high-quality design outcomes across our luxury residential projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural foundation, hands‑on experience in apartment or villa design, and the ability to manage multiple consultants and stakeholders seamlessly.

This is a work‑from‑office role based in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, with visits to project sites in North Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities

Design Coordination & Reviews

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure seamless integration across architecture, structure, services, and landscape.
• Drive regular design review meetings to evaluate progress, address design challenges, and uphold quality standards.
• Maintain oversight of design deliverables, ensuring all submissions meet project requirements and align with design intent.
• Facilitate collaboration among consultants to resolve cross‑disciplinary issues and maintain design coherence.
• Ensure that all design outputs adhere to project timelines, technical accuracy, and brand design principles.

GFC & Documentation Management

• Oversee the preparation, review, and release of Good for Construction (GFC) drawings and related documentation.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, and version control across all design stages.
• Collaborate closely with site and project teams to ensure timely availability of approved design documents.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to confirm design implementation aligns with approved drawings.
• Establish structured processes for document management, ensuring traceability and easy access to current information.

Site Support & Query Management

• Serve as the primary interface between design and execution teams, ensuring design intent is maintained on‑site. Manage and coordinate consultant responses to site queries, RFIs, and design change requests.
• Conduct site visits at key project milestones to assess design adherence and quality of execution.
• Provide proactive solutions to design‑related challenges encountered during construction.
• Promote clear communication between the site, consultants, and internal stakeholders for efficient issue resolution.

Regulatory Compliance & Approvals

• Coordinate the submission and follow‑up of design documents for all statutory approvals and NOCs.
• Ensure that design documentation complies with all regulatory, sustainability, and project‑specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of approvals, revisions, and correspondence for audit and reference.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of as‑built drawings post‑completion in alignment with project closeout processes.
• Foster compliance awareness among design teams and consultants through consistent communication and guidance.

Reporting & Risk Management

• Provide regular updates to leadership on design progress, coordination status, and potential risks.
• Identify design‑related risks early and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain transparent reporting systems to track consultant performance, design deliverables, and issue closures.
• Facilitate post‑project design reviews to capture learnings and strengthen future design management processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement within the design management function.

Experience & Background

• 10‑12+ years of experience in Architecture, with a strong focus on apartment projects and individual homes/villas.
• Prior experience in a builder or developer organization in a similar design management capacity is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Proficiency

• Thorough knowledge of local by‑laws, enabling effective coordination with architects and consultants.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project for project management.
• Experience in creating and managing Gantt charts for schedule tracking.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and other architectural design software.

Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex design concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Analytical & Problem‑Solving

• An analytical mindset to assess project feasibility, cost, and timeline impacts.
• A roactive and structured approach to resolving on‑site and coordination issues.A