Design Manager

Role Description

At Welspun One we are seeking a talented and dynamic site based Design Manager.

The Design Manager will lead the design for execution, statutory approvals and As built team and be a key influence in managing layouts and material approvals.

Educational Requirements and Work Experience

Education Requirements : B.Arch or M.Arch OR PGD from NICMAR

Years of experience : Overall 7-+ years

Minimum 4-5 years in large scale project design management.

Key Result Areas
• Responsible for Design Management.
• Conduct and lead workshops with all stakeholders to obtain design approvals i.e. contractors, architect, design engineers.
• Design Coordination with Architects, consultants and stakeholders.
• Coordination visit to site to ensure the work is carried out as per issued document.
• Responsible for day to day troubleshooting
• Prepare and maintain design deliverable tracker and material approval/delivery tracker.
• Identify issues in advance and secure mitigation plan
• RFI management i.e. raise, track and close Request For Informations
• Review and answer design RFI from design office or by liaising with design consultants.
• Coordinate change management
• Conduct meetings with customer and finalise the design and tenant improvement requirement.
• Review and approve Design Basis Report (DBR) for each package.
• Guide design team and assist statutory approval consultants for authority submissions.
• Writing regular design progress reports and presenting them to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for the design reviews and approval of all architectural, Civil- RCC masonry and MEP services.
• Propose appropriate changes, review design from concept to GFC level and optimise the same with cost saving objective.
• Provide technical support to the execution team at project site.
• Assessing the usability, environmental impact and safety of a design
• Identifying Finalizing Architects as well as Consultants.

Key Knowledge Areas
• Clear understanding of statutory requirements for Industrial and warehousing green field and brown field development projects.
• Complete understanding of different statutory compliance requirements in different states of India.
• Excellent communication and networking skills. He must able liaise effectively with design consultants, statutory consultants and customers to ensure smooth and hassle free design finalisation process.
• Well verse with IGBC green building ratings and key requirements to ensure design and specification compliance.
• Hands on experience to design and develop master plans for major land parcels, industrial and warehousing.
• Well verse with NBC codes and associated fire and life safety regulation which need to adhere in building design.

Key Behavioral Technical Capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Hands on experience of using AutoCad / Revit
• Experience of BIM will be desirable
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment without compromising on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and foster teamwork between all project stakeholders Read more