Job Description

Senior Architect – Design & Construction (Luxury Villas)

Company: Alankaram

Division: Luxury Villas – Architecture and Construction

Location: Indore/Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, with travel to project sites

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Qualification: B.Arch

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overvie

wAlankaram is establishing a new division focused on the end-to-end design and construction of bespoke luxury villas. We are looking for an experienced architect who can lead projects from the initial client brief and concept stage through detailed design, construction supervision and final handover

.The role requires a strong balance of design sensitivity, technical detailing, project coordination and practical site-execution experience

.
Key Responsibiliti

- esUnderstand client requirements, lifestyle, budget and design expectation
- s.Conduct site studies covering context, orientation, climate, topography, access and development constraint
- s.Develop architectural concepts, master plans, space plans, elevations, façades and material palette
- s.Prepare client presentations, mood boards, design narratives and 3D visualisation
- s.Produce accurate working drawings, GFC drawings, specifications, schedules and construction detail
- s.Coordinate structural, MEP, landscape, lighting, interiors, home automation and sustainability consultant
- s.Ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, local development rules, NBC requirements and approval condition
- s.Assist with BOQs, tender documents, contractor evaluation and scope comparison
- s.Review shop drawings, material submissions, samples, mock-ups and contractor proposal
- s.Conduct regular site inspections and ensure that execution matches the approved design, specifications and quality standard
- s.Resolve site issues, RFIs and design conflicts promptly to prevent delays and rewor
- k.Monitor project schedules, budgets, design changes and construction qualit




- y.Carry out snagging, quality inspections and final handover documentatio
- n.Integrate Alankaram furniture, bespoke joinery, lighting, décor and interior elements into the overall villa desig
- n.Build architectural standards, drawing templates, approval systems and vendor networks for the new divisio
- n.Guide and review the work of junior architects, designers and draftspeopl
- e.Maintain clear communication and documentation across clients, consultants, contractors and internal team

s.
Must-Have Qualifications and Experie

- nceBachelor of Architecture from a recognised instituti
- on.Valid registration with the Council of Architecture, Ind
- ia.Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experien
- ce.Strong portfolio of luxury villas, premium residences or high-end residential projec
- ts.Experience in taking at least two projects from concept through construction and handov
- er.Strong understanding of architectural detailing, materials, construction methods and site executi
- on.Working knowledge of structural and MEP coordinati
- on.Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp;
knowledge of Revit/BIM,Enscape or Lumion will be preferr
- ed.Ability to review BOQs, specifications, project schedules and contractor quotatio
- ns.Familiarity with building regulations, local approvals and construction documentati

on.
Preferred Experi

- enceExperience with a reputed architectural practice, premium developer or design-and-build organisat
- ion.Exposure to villas on large, sloping or complex si
- tes.Experience in landscape integration, sustainable design,



home automation and premium material sourc
- ing.Understanding of bespoke furniture, joinery and custom fabricat
- ion.Experience managing contractors, consultants and vendors across multiple project sta

ges.
Essential Soft S

- killsStrong design sensibility and attention to de
- tail.High ownership and accountabi
- lity.Explicit client communication and presentation sk
- ills.Practical and solution-oriented approach to site challe
- nges.Ability to balance design quality, budget and timel
- ines.Strong planning, coordination and follo
- w-up.Commercial awareness and sound decision-ma
- king.Ability to remain calm and decisive under site pres
- sure.Integrity, transparency and commitment to qua

lity.
Key Measures of S

- uccessTimely completion and approval of design deliver
- ables.Accuracy and completeness of construction dra
- wings.Adherence to project budgets and time
- lines.Reduction in design-related rework and site e
- rrors.Quality of materials, detailing and workma
- nship.Timely closure of RFIs, approvals and site deci
- sions.Client satisfaction and successful project han
- dover.Development of reliable systems and standards for the new div

ision.
Why Join Ala

nkaram?This is an opportunity to help build a new luxury-villa division from the ground up and work across architecture, construction, interiors and bespoke furniture. The position offers significant creative ownership and the opportunity to deliver highly personalised homes with a strong focus on design and craftsm

anship.
Application Requ

irementsCandidates should

- submit:Up
- dated CVArchitectural p
- ortfolioWorking-drawing and detailing
- samplesPhotographs of completed or under-construction
- projectsA brief description of their personal role and responsibilities on each featured
- projectCurrent and expected comp
- ensationNotic

e period

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