Senior Architect (Bangalore Urban)

Job Title: Senior Architect Location: Bangalore Role Purpose The Senior Architect will lead the design development and delivery of high-quality projects with expertise in high rise residential projects or commercial (retail , office buildings). The role focuses on ensuring design excellence, process rigor, compliance, and team capability while aligning all outcomes with Total Environment’s philosophy of thoughtful, personalized, and design-driven space. Areas of Accountability 1. Quality Assurance
- Design and implement robust QA systems and checklists.
- Establish standards to ensure consistent, high-quality design documentation and execution.
- Drive error-free, coordinated drawing outputs across disciplines. 2. Process Development
- Design and implement structured processes for planning, communication, reporting, and performance tracking.
- Improve cross-functional coordination between Architecture, Interiors, Structure, MEP, and Execution teams.
- Establish periodic design review mechanisms. 3. Knowledge Management
- Develop and standardize design guidelines for residential projects.
- Clearly outline the project's scope, objectives, constraints (e.g Site analysis, code constraints etc.), program requirements, case studies and deliverables.
- Assess the feasibility of the project, considering factors like site conditions, zoning regulations, and budget constraints. Maintain:
- Standard detail libraries
- Master data for materials and interior elements
- Knowledge bank for codes, regulations, and sanction requirements
- Institutionalize best practices across projects. 4. Team Leadership & Development
- Hire individuals with competence, commitment, and solid values.
- Ensure right talent allocation across projects.
- Mentor and train team members to enhance technical capability and design sensitivity.
- Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence. Key Deliverables 1. Problem Statement Definition
- Collaborate with the HOD to understand vision, mission, business objectives, and project-specific goals. 2. Design Development
- Work with Design Principals to develop and present design concepts.
- Lead design reviews and approvals.
- Select and specify finishes, furniture, lighting, and materials aligned with project intent. 3. Compliance Ensure adherence to:
- Local construction codes
- Sanction regulations
- Internal design standards and guidelines 4. Design Documentation
- Deliver comprehensive design documentation including:
- Drawings (GFC level)
- Schedules
- Specifications
- Interior detailing 5. Bill of Quantities (BoQ)
- Collaborate with the Estimation Team to ensure detailed and accurate BoQs.
- Minimize cost variations through documentation precision. 6. Site Supervision
- Oversee execution of:
- Tower exteriors
- Interior works
- Site development works
- Coordinate with contractors and consultants to ensure design intent is maintained. 7. Ongoing Support
- Provide post-delivery design support to Operations and Projects teams.
- Assist in resolving design and execution-related challenges. 8.Code Compliance
- Adherence with applicable building codes and regulations. Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s / Master’s in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch)
- 8–12+ years of experience in residential / commercial projects
- Strong expertise in design development, detailing, and execution coordination
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and large-scale projects Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4ljl6a