Senior Architect

Job Title: Senior Architect – Residential Projects Location:

Bangalore

Role Purpose The Senior Architect will lead the design development and delivery of high-quality residential tower projects. 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 homes.

Areas of Accountability 1. Quality Assurance Design and implement robust QA systems and checklists for residential tower projects. 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. Build and 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 strong 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. Clearly define the design Problem Statement for residential tower developments. 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.

Qualification & Experience Bachelor’s / Master’s in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch) 10–15+ years of experience in residential tower projects Strong expertise in design development, detailing, and execution coordination Proven leadership experience managing teams and large-scale projects