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Lead Design Architect

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
As a Lead Design Architect in Mumbai's property and building & construction industry, you'll guide and oversee design projects, ensuring they meet client needs and align with project goals.
  • Strong Legacy and Reputation
  • Strong Legacy and Reputation

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the property and building & construction industry in Mumbai and Pune.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall design vision and brand consistency across architecture, interiors, landscape, façade, amenities, marketing collateral, and customer experience touchpoints.
  • Manage and evaluate architects, consultants, and specialist agencies, including selection, appointment, performance monitoring, and fee certification.
  • Oversee design development, coordination, and approval of all drawings, specifications, and consultant deliverables before tendering or construction.
  • Support land acquisition and feasibility studies through market benchmarking, FSI optimization, product planning, and development potential assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with DCPR, MahaRERA, NBC, fire, environmental, aviation, and other statutory requirements while maximizing development potential.
  • Drive value engineering and cost optimization without compromising design quality, customer experience, or project objectives.
  • Provide construction-stage design support, conduct site reviews, approve mock-ups and materials, resolve design issues, and ensure adherence to design intent.
  • Build and lead an in-house design team, establish CAD/BIM standards, develop detail libraries, and create knowledge-sharing systems.
  • Monitor project risks, coordinate stakeholders, and publish regular design performance dashboards for management.
  • Act as the key decision-maker for design approvals, consultant recommendations, design changes, and design team management within approved budgets.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture; registration with the Council of Architecture where required.
  • 12-15 years of experience in architectural design, design management, or project coordination within the real estate/development industry, of which at least 5 years developer-side rather than in consultancy practice.
  • Strong understanding of design processes, construction methodologies, statutory approvals, and consultant management; hands-on exposure to DCPR 2034, MahaRERA, NBC 2016 and CFO norms is essential.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit / BIM and SketchUp; comfortable with document-control and project-management systems.
  • Demonstrated delivery across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments; society redevelopment experience an advantage.
  • Evidence of having built and led an in-house design team, not only of having coordinated external consultants.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead design projects in Mumbai and Pune.
  • Work in the property and building & construction industry.
  • Collaborate with a skilled and supportive team.



If this role interests you, feel free to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-082026-7087863

Job summary

Function
Property
Sub Sector
Architecture / Design
What is your area of specialisation?
Property & Construction
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7087863

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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