Asst Design Manager

Overview

Lead the design process for interior fit-out and construction projects, from concept through execution, ensuring statutory compliance and coordination with clients, consultants and contractors.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage the complete design process from concept development to construction documentation and execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of design milestones while maintaining quality and project objectives.
• Establish and implement design management procedures, standards and best practices.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, material selections and technical submissions.
• Drive design coordination across all disciplines to achieve seamless project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, local authority regulations, building codes, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards and relevant industry guidelines.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and facilitate approvals as required.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable local norms and project-specific requirements.
• Act as the primary design interface between the client, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Lead design review meetings and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve design-related issues proactively.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, structural consultants, contractors and specialist vendors.
• Review consultant deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved design intent during project execution.
• Resolve technical and coordination issues arising during construction.
• Ensure accurate implementation of approved designs at site.
• Conduct periodic site inspections and design audits.
• Review RFIs, material submittals, shop drawings and mock-ups.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design quality and functionality.
• Monitor project progress and provide recommendations to mitigate design-related risks.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• Strong design process implementation and management.
• Knowledge of statutory approvals and local building regulations.
• Client relationship management.
• Consultant and contractor coordination.
• Design review and quality assurance.
• Project planning and execution.
• Space planning and interior fit-out expertise.
• Risk management and problem solving.
• Leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Value engineering and cost optimization.

Nice to have

• Architecture degree (preferred over Civil Engineering).
• Experience in corporate workplace and large-scale interior fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of BIM, AutoCAD, Revit and project coordination platforms.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

Details

• Location: On-site, Bengaluru, KA.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 48.