Company Description Beyond I Design Studio (BIDS) is a leading architecture and interior design firm dedicated to crafting immersive, human-centric environments across commercial, residential, institutional, and hospitality projects. The studio emphasizes sustainable, eco-friendly solutions and leverages advanced technologies such as AI, 3D visualization, and parametric design to deliver cutting-edge outcomes. BIDS combines aesthetics with functionality, ensuring each space is both visually compelling and highly efficient. With a strong client-centric approach and meticulous attention to detail, the team consistently strives to redefine conventional design standards and create meaningful, future-ready spaces.

Senior Architect Job Description

Position Overview

- Position Title: Senior Architect / Senior Project Architect
- Experience Level: 8–12+ years of post-qualification experience
- Education Requirement: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
- Reporting To: Principal Architect / Studio Director / Partners
- Licensure: Mandatory registration with local architectural licensing board.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Strategy

- Lead the architectural vision and design direction for multiple complex, large-scale projects simultaneously.
- Establish design concepts, space programming philosophies, and architectural master planning guidelines.
- Run high-level client presentations, pitches, and stakeholder design workshops.

Conduct peer reviews of design packages to ensure peak aesthetic quality, functional optimization,



and design integrity.

Technical Direction & Quality Assurance

- Approve final Construction Documentation (CD) sets, specifications, and tender packages.
- Serve as the ultimate authority on complex building envelope details, materials science, and construction methodologies.
- Establish and audit firm-wide QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) protocols and drafting standards.
- Troubleshoot critical technical, structural, or MEP design conflicts that intermediate teams cannot resolve.

Project & Financial Management

- Define project scopes, architectural fee structures, delivery schedules, and resource allocation plans.
- Monitor project profitability, staff billable hours, and contractual obligations to prevent scope creep.
- Manage high-value client relationships, acting as the primary escalation point for project or contract disputes.
- Collaborate with business development teams to draft proposals and secure new project bids.

Construction Administration & Oversight

- Oversee the construction administration phase for high-risk or highly sensitive project components.
- Review major change orders, value engineering proposals,



and critical contractual disputes on site.
- Lead high-stakes site coordination meetings with general contractors, project management consultants (PMCs), and client reps.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

- Direct, inspire, and manage a studio team composed of Project, Intermediate, and Junior Architects.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations, set career development pathways, and identify training gaps.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and sustainable design practices across the firm. [

Required Skills & Competencies

Software & Technical Leadership

- Strategic understanding of CAD workflows for project delivery, execution, and clash detection.
- Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, MS Project) and financial tracking tools.

Core Knowledge

- Mastery of building systems, structural engineering principles, and MEP integration across diverse typologies (e.g., commercial, residential, institutional).
- Expert-level command over municipal zoning laws, master planning policies, and environmental/sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, GRIHA).
- Comprehensive understanding of standard construction contracts (e.g., AIA, FIDIC, JCT), liabilities, and risk management.

Soft Skills

- Exceptional executive-level communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain high-performing design teams.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making capabilities.

📌 Senior Architect (Thane)
🏢 BEYOND I DESIGN STUDIO
📍 Thane