Position: Head Design
Location: Mumbai (with extensive travel to site locations in India)
Reporting: VP of Operations
Position Overview:
As the Head of Design, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and leading the design department of our firm. You will be responsible for managing a team of architects, BIM specialists, Quantity Survey, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineers. Your primary objective will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and sustainable design solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement the overall design strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
- Provide visionary leadership to inspire and motivate the design team towards achieving excellence in design.
Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and empower a multidisciplinary team of architects, BIM specialists, Quantity Survey,and MEP engineers.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Project Management:
- Oversee the design process from concept development to project completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project progress and address any design-related issues or challenges that may arise.
Design Excellence:
- Set design standards and guidelines to maintain consistency and quality across all projects.
- Review and approve design concepts, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and client expectations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in architecture, BIM, Quantity Survey,, and MEP engineering.
Quality Assurance:
- Establish and implement quality assurance processes to ensure that design deliverables meet the highest standards of excellence and accuracy.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Value Engineering: focus on cost reduction and process improvement
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field. Professional licensure or certification preferred.
- Overall experience of 15 years + out of which at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role within the architecture or real estate industry, with a strong focus on design management.
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in architectural design, BIM technology, Quantity Survey, and MEP engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse team of design professionals towards achieving common goals.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
- Commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement in design practices.
