Senior Manager Architecture
M5 Mahendra Group
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Job summary
M5 Mahendra Group in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Manager – Architecture to lead end-to-end design across multiple projects. You will set the design vision, drive excellence, manage multidisciplinary consultants, ensure compliance, and guide value engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
You will collaborate with Business Development, Sales, Projects, Procurement, and Finance to deliver high-quality, commercially viable developments that meet timelines and budgets.
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Architecture with leadership exposure.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong knowledge of design governance and approvals.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design and architectural function across multiple projects.
- Drive design excellence, value engineering, and BIM implementation.
- Coordinate with BD, Sales, Projects, Procurement, and external consultants.
- Ensure statutory compliance, approvals, and construction documentation.
- Establish design standards, procurement support, and vendor selection.
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Education
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Job description
Bangalore South, India | Posted on 10/17/2026
M5 Mahendra Group is a Bengaluru-headquartered multi-conglomerate with over 35 years of experience across Infrastructure, Residential, Retail, Finance, Agri, and Hospitality, with a strong presence across South India.
Over the years, the group has delivered projects that support urban development and long-term growth in the region. Our work is based on consistent quality, timely execution, and strong working relationships.
We follow clear processes and practical decision-making, with a focus on steady and sustainable growth. Each project is planned and executed with long-term use in mind.
People are central to our organization. At M5 Mahendra Group, we provide a work environment that encourages learning, teamwork, and career growth across multiple business verticals, giving our teams the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the nation’s future.
The Senior Manager –Architecture isresponsible for leading the end-to-end design and architectural function acrossmultiple projects, ensuring the delivery of innovative, sustainable,functional, and commercially viable developments. The role is accountable forestablishing the design vision, driving design excellence, managingmultidisciplinary consultants, ensuring statutory compliance, implementingvalue engineering initiatives, and providing design governance throughout theproject lifecycle. The incumbent works closely with Business Development,Sales, Marketing, Projects, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, CRM, and externalstakeholders to ensure that every project is delivered in accordance with theorganization's quality standards, timelines, budgets, and strategic objectives.
- Lead the preparation of comprehensive project design briefs alignedwith business strategy, market positioning, customer expectations, andregulatory requirements.
- Define the overall design vision, architectural philosophy, anddevelopment standards for assigned projects.
- Review market trends, benchmark industry practices, and recommendinnovative design solutions.
- Ensure design decisions support long-term operational efficiencyand asset value.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, appointment, and performancemanagement of architectural, structural, MEP, façade, landscape, interior,lighting, sustainability, and specialist consultants.
- Define consultant scope of work, deliverables, project timelines,and quality expectations.
- Conduct periodic consultant performance reviews and recommendimprovements.
- Ensure seamless coordination between all design disciplines.
- Lead the development and approval of concept, schematic, detailed,and construction-stage designs.
- Ensure design proposals balance aesthetics, functionality, customerexperience, construction feasibility, and commercial viability.
- Drive design optimization through value engineering withoutcompromising quality or design intent.
- Review all major design changes and approve modificationsthroughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with Business Development during landacquisition and project feasibility studies.
- Support Sales and Marketing by reviewing layouts, unit mix,amenities, customer journey, and product positioning.
- Coordinate with Projects, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, CRM, andLegal teams to ensure design objectives are achieved.
- Provide technical support during management reviews and clientpresentations.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory drawings andapproval documentation.
- Review compliance with local development regulations, fire safetynorms, environmental regulations, accessibility standards, and applicablebuilding codes.
- Coordinate with consultants and government authorities to securestatutory approvals within project schedules.
- Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensureorganizational compliance.
- Review and approve tender drawings, technical specifications, BOQs,and consultant documentation.
- Ensure Good for Construction (GFC) drawings are coordinated,complete, and technically accurate.
- Minimize construction-stage revisions through rigorous designreviews.
- Ensure documentation quality supports efficient procurement andexecution.
- Lead material selection, technical evaluation, mock-up approvals,and specification finalization.
- Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, quality,lifecycle performance, and maintainability.
- Evaluate emerging materials, technologies, and constructionmethodologies.
- Work closely with Procurement and Projects teams during vendorselection and product approvals.
- Conduct periodic site reviews to ensure construction complies withapproved designs and specifications.
- Provide technical direction for resolving RFIs, design conflicts,and execution challenges.
- Ensure design intent is maintained throughout construction.
- Approve major design deviations and recommend corrective actionswhere necessary.
- Establish design quality benchmarks and review mechanisms acrossprojects.
- Identify design-related risks and implement mitigation measuresproactively.
- Conduct periodic design audits to ensure compliance withorganizational standards.
- Monitor lessons learned and implement continuous improvements indesign practices.
- Champion the implementation of BIM, Revit, Navisworks, digitalcollaboration platforms, and advanced visualization tools.
- Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible designpractices.
- Standardize digital workflows, design documentation, andcoordination processes.
- Encourage innovation through the adoption of modern constructiontechnologies.
- Present design concepts and technical proposals to seniorleadership and key stakeholders.
- Address complex design-related issues raised by internal andexternal stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with consultants, regulatoryauthorities, vendors, and project teams.
- Ensure timely communication and alignment throughout the projectlifecycle.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Design Managers, Architects, DesignCoordinators, and supporting staff.
- Define team objectives, monitor performance, and provide coachingand technical guidance.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, andcontinuous learning.
- Support succession planning and capability development within thedesign function.
- Design Coordination
- Structural & MEP Integration
- Statutory Approvals & Regulatory Compliance
- Construction Documentation
- Good for Construction (GFC) Drawings
- Material Selection & Technical Specifications
- Site Design Coordination
- Design Quality Assurance
- Sustainable Design & Green Building Practices
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership & People Development
- Commercial Acumen
- Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Planning & Organising
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Results Orientation
- Timely completion of design deliverables.
- Timely receipt of statutory approvals.
- Design quality and compliance with organizational standards.
- Achievement of value engineering and cost optimization targets.
- Consultant performance against agreed SLAs.
- Adherence to project schedules and budgets.
- Quality and timeliness of GFC drawings.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with design deliverables.
- Successful implementation of BIM and digital design initiatives.
- Team capability development and succession readiness.
- Reduction in RFIs and design-related site issues.
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) – Mandatory.
- Master's Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, ConstructionManagement, or Project Management – Preferred.
- Registration with the Council of Architecture (COA) is preferred.
- 12–18 years of progressive experience in Design & Architecturewithin the real estate industry.
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing multidisciplinarydesign teams.
- Strong exposure to consultant management, statutory approvals,design governance, and construction support.
- Experience with reputed real estate developers is highly preferred.
- Senior Architects
- Architects
- BIM / Design Support Team (where applicable)
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