Senior Manager – Design Management

Responsibilities

Role Summary

Drive the design management function for multiple infrastructure projects across India, driving design excellence, workplace innovation, sustainability, and execution readiness for campus developments, workplace transformations, fit-outs, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design management for Corporate Fit-outs, Green field Office Buildings, Workplace Transformation, and Infrastructure Projects for locations in India
• Manage the design lifecycle from Concept, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Tender Documentation, and GFC deliverables.
• Review and optimize drawings, BOQs, specifications, and technical documentation to enhance quality, functionality, constructability, and cost efficiency.
• Establish and maintain design standards, specifications, and governance frameworks aligned with NBC 2016, ECBC, IGBC, LEED, sustainability goals, and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate with Architects, PMCs, Consultants, Contractors, and multidisciplinary teams including MEP & Technology.
• Conduct design reviews and site audits to ensure adherence to approved design intent and timely resolution of design and execution issues.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, new materials adoption, workplace strategies, and sustainability-focused solutions.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks proactively, and ensure timely closure of key deliverables.
• Ensure effective documentation, communication, and alignment with business, project, and operational stakeholders.

Desired Competencies

• Design Management & Design Governance
• Campus Master Planning & Workplace Strategy
• Consultant & Stakeholder Management
• Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
• Multi-disciplinary Coordination
• Green Buildings & Sustainability
• Project Execution Support
• Strong Communication, Leadership, and Decision-Making Skills

Ideal Candidate

An experienced design manager/project architect with experience managing Greenfield / Fit-out projects, capable of balancing design excellence, business requirements, sustainability objectives, and execution realities across a diverse project portfolio.

Technical and Professional Requirements

Qualification

• B. Arch / M. Arch or equivalent with significant Design Management experience.
• Proven experience in corporate workplaces, large campuses, commercial developments, or mixed-use projects or Fit-out Projects
• Exposure to Green Buildings, Workplace Strategy, and Sustainable Infrastructure is desirable.

Preferred Skills

• FWW

Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering