Senior Principal - Architect

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

Job Function

EDRC

Role

Senior Principal - Architect

Sub Job Family

Architecture

Band

Tier 2

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

To provide strategic leadership in architectural design and planning across high-value, large-scale, or complex projects. Oversees design excellence, drives innovation, ensures compliance, and leads multidisciplinary coordination to deliver sustainable, client-aligned environments.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Lead vision, design strategy, and direction for mega/landmark projects.
- Review and approve key submissions (concepts, layouts, façade details, construction documents).
- Participate in due diligence, feasibility studies, and business development proposals.
- Define/enforce design standards, benchmarks, and best practices.
- Align design outcomes with organizational strategy and long-term goals.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

- CEO / Directors – For strategy, approvals, and business alignment

- Project Managers / Engineers – For coordination and integration of design with execution

- Design Team (Architects, Urban Planners, BIM Specialists, Interior Designers) – For guidance and quality control

External Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction





- Clients and Developers – For design brief finalization and relationship management

- Regulatory Authorities – For approvals, compliance, and design negotiations

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch) – Mandatory
- Master’s in Architecture / Urban Design / Sustainable Design – Preferred

Language Skills

- English, Proficiency in regional/local language

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience

- 22–28+ years; extensive multi-sectoral portfolio.

Nature of

Experience

- Portfolio of executed landmark projects across various sectors

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

SKILLS

Technical Skills

- Conceptual / Schematic Drawings/Construction Methods Understanding/Engineering Knowledge/Interdisciplinary Knowledge/Interpretation of Contracts/Interpretation of Technical Drawings/Market Analysis/Material Planning & Specification Management/Regulatory Compliance - Design and Execution/Schematic Design/Spatial Planning/Value Engineering

Behavioral Skills

- Solid client-facing and negotiation skills
- Strategic decision-making and problem-solving
- Mentoring and people development orientation

📌 Architect (India)
🏢 LT-Larsen & Toubro
📍 India