Consultant appointments
& contract administration

- Prequalify local and international consultants for all
design disciplines

- Prepare Requests for Proposal and administer tenders

- Clarify and evaluate proposals received and prepare tender
report with adjudication recommendation.

- Assist PM and Client to negotiate commercial terms and
prepare LOA and contract documents.

- Certify consultant bills for payment.

- Manage contractual claims and change orders.

Design leadership &
scheduling

- Implement documentation management and communication protocols

- Manage all design documentation with document controller

- Assist the planner in preparing the pre-construction
master schedule.

- Prepare design briefs with inputs from client, operator,
PM, and QS team

- Lead all design meetings/calls, prepare agenda &
minutes, and follow-up on assigned tasks

- Prepare design schedules with weekly/fortnightly
deliverables and inter-discipline dependencies

- Track design deliverables against schedule, flag delays,
and implement recovery plans

- Lead design reviews and approval process by all
stakeholders and drive inter-discipline coordination.

- De-bottleneck design hold-ups and help stakeholders to
reach consensus.

- Ensure the operator brand standards are incorporated in
the design and leverage the operator operational expertise to improve the
design functionality.

- Post tender documentation, hand over design role and
responsibilities to site design coordinator

Budgeting, value
engineering, and cost management

- Assist the QS team to prepare the project budget and
subsequent updates. Review the budget and ensure it is consistent with the
designs.

- Throughout the design, ensure designers adhere to the
budget brief and identify any deviation.

- Identify areas for potential value engineering to improve




designs and/or reduce cost in coordination with the designers, the operator,
and the client.

Requirements

- B.Arch. or BE/BTech with experience in managing schematic
or design development stage.

- post-graduate degree or PMP certification is a plus.

- A minimum of 10–12 years’ experience in design management
or project management for high end residential, commercial, retail or hospitality
projects.

- International experience is a plus.

- Tender/contract
drafting experience is a plus.

- Excellent
interpersonal and leadership skills, able to lead international,
multidisciplinary teams, and develop constructive relationships with all
stakeholders.

- Good
written and spoken English, able to convey complex ideas and design briefs in a
concise and clear manner

- Good
planning and organizational skills, able to effectively schedule and coordinate
various design activities. MS Project proficiency is a plus.

- Sharp
analytical mind with good problem-solving skills

- Solid understanding of all
design disciplines, architecture/structure/MEP/Façade/ ID/ Facility and inter-discipline
coordination process

Benefits

Ascentis is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value talent, integrity, and professionalism, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a respectful and supportive work workplace for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in full statutory compliance, including our contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to ensure your long-term financial security. In addition to mandated Gratuity for your dedicated service, we provide competitive variable pay structures tied to project performance, comprehensive medical and accidental insurance, and site-specific allowances wherever applicable.

📌 Senior Lead Design Manager (New Delhi)
🏢 Important Business
📍 New Delhi