Head of Concept - Residential

Responsibilities:

• Create Design Pitches
• Use AI for Concept Creations and always look out for automation for design production works
• Manage Resources within the team to suit the project needs
• Lead Design and Change Management as per the need of the Client/Investors and Stake holders.
• Lead a team of Architects (Design and Technical) CAD/BIM Technicians /Visualizers/Graphic Designers to deliver projects from Feasibility till Schematics. And act as a Design Guardian till TOK Preparation.
• Key Deliverables shall be as follows
  1. Feasibility
  2. Pre-Concept
  3. Concept
  4. Preliminary Design Approval Kit
  5. Sales and Marketing Kit as per the benchmarks of the Studio.
• Promote teamwork within architectural and multi-disciplinary teams maintaining positive moral and instilling a creative culture within the team.
• Ensure all Stakeholder value adds and design decisions are incorporated in the workflow outcome.
• Proactively take accountability for the accuracy of project documents (including but not limited to drawings design reports etc.) and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards.
• Take responsibility for preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the necessary Statutory Authorities with the team.
• Develop knowledge of local & international codes regulations submission requirements and constantly update the Studio Practice Guides for teams design and technical excellence
• Lead Team meetings and brings ideas and solutions to the table
• Plan for and apply Safety in Design principles throughout all design stages of a project.
• Provide guidance and mentor team
• Take up Research and Development of solutions/products that would enhance the studios performance resolve project needs and achieve betterment of end results to client/investors and stake holders.
• Build network of suppliers contractors and other business partnerships for project delivery.
• Work towards checking the design from cost constructability maintenance and sustainability aspects
• Ensure a traceable record is maintained of all key design decisions including justification and approvals.
• Work closely with Authority coordinator to adhere to the local authority guidelines during the design & development of the project.
• Be vigilant of advances made in the field of Architecture and take up the opportunities by attending technical seminars workshops and impart the same technical knowledge to the entire team.
• The candidate must possess immense amount of Residential Retail and mixed-use project experience. Villas low-rise medium and super high-rise experience is mandatory.

Skills:

• Excellent Free Hand Sketching ability and resolve all details
• Excellent Use of Technology for Design Ideation and Iterations
• Ability to develop world class design standards policies and guidelines
• Demonstrated track record of delivering large real estate development (Master Plans Premium Mixed-Use Complexes and Hospitality Projects)
• Excellent Design Presentation and Technical Capabilities
• Excellent team management
• Advanced negotiations skills to deal with potential external and internal pain points
• In depth knowledge of construction sequence and management
• Manage workflow with Adobe suite Autodesk suite or any other modelling/BIM software deemed necessary for project realization.
• Well conversant with IBC DM Codes NFPA UDC or any other relevant to the project and scope.

Experience: 25 - 30 Years

Required Experience:

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