Job Description:

Job Title: Jr. Architect

Location: Mumbai
Department: Design & Projects
Experience: 1–3 Years

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Architect with a good understanding of architectural design, drawings and design coordination. The candidate will support the Design & Projects team in coordinating with internal departments, external consultants and site teams to ensure smooth design development, timely drawing submissions and effective project execution.

The role involves exposure to concept design, schematic design, design development, architectural documentation, consultant coordination and construction drawing management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Design & Design Development

• Assist in developing and finalizing concept designs and schematic designs.
• Support review and coordination of architectural layouts, working drawings and construction drawings.
• Coordinate design inputs from internal departments, including engineering, interiors and other relevant teams.
• Provide inputs on local specifications and requirements to international consultants.
• Assist in finalizing sales specifications in coordination with management.
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout the design development and execution stages.

2. Design & Drawing Coordination

• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, MEP and other consultants.
• Review drawings for accuracy, detailing, technical specifications and constructability.
• Track drawing submissions, revisions, approvals and GFC drawings.
• Identify design discrepancies and coordinate with relevant consultants for resolution.
• Ensure architectural, structural and other services drawings are properly coordinated.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision records and design documentation.
• Issue approved drawings to site teams and coordinate for timely availability of drawings.

3. Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, landscape consultants and other external agencies.
• Assist in briefing consultants regarding project requirements and design expectations.
• Evaluate consultant proposals and quotations and coordinate with management for finalization.
• Assist in finalizing consultant scope of work, terms and conditions and work orders.
• Coordinate site visits with consultants to clarify project requirements and expectations.
• Follow up with consultants to ensure timely submission of drawings and deliverables.

4. Site & Project Coordination

• Coordinate with site teams to resolve design-related queries and technical issues.
• Assist in resolving RFIs, drawing discrepancies and site-related design challenges.
• Ensure consistency between approved designs and actual site execution.
• Coordinate design revisions and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support value engineering initiatives and design-to-site coordination.

5. Marketing & Design Inputs

• Coordinate with internal teams for architectural inputs required for marketing collaterals.
• Coordinate with interiors and landscape consultants for design inputs related to the overall project look and feel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch).
• 1–3 years of experience in architectural design and coordination.
• Exposure to residential and commercial projects; high-rise residential/commercial project experience will be preferred.
• Experience working with architectural firms, developers or design consultancies is preferred.
• Basic understanding of architectural drawings, detailing, specifications and building regulations.
• Basic knowledge of Development Control (DC) rules.
• Exposure to redevelopment projects, statutory approval processes and coordination with international consultants will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of architectural working drawings and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.

Key Skills

• Architectural design and drawing coordination.
• Strong drawing interpretation and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and consultant coordination.
• Good follow-up and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple drawings, revisions and deadlines.
• Willingness to coordinate with site teams and external consultants.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely preparation, review and coordination of architectural drawings.
• Accuracy and timely closure of drawing discrepancies.
• Effective coordination with consultants and internal departments.
• Timely follow-up on consultant submissions and deliverables.
• Proper maintenance of drawing registers and revision records.
• Smooth coordination between design requirements and site execution.