Job Description

Role Overview:

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We are looking for a highly experienced and driven Sr. Architect with 10 – 15 years experience to join our team at KGA. This is a leadership role for someone - who can move beyond individual project execution to take ownership of the design quality, project delivery, client relationship and team performance. This position will directly report to the Principal Architect & Design Director.

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Key Responsibilities

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Design & Architectural Leadership

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- Lead the design direction and architectural vision across multiple projects.
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- Review and guide concept, schematic, detailed design and construction documentation.
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- Ensure that design intent, functionality, aesthetics and technical quality are maintained throughout project execution.
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- Provide creative and strategic input on complex design challenges and decision-making.
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- Establish and maintain high standards of architectural excellence across the team.
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Project Ownership & Delivery

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- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they remain on track with respect to design, timelines, quality and budgets .
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- Identify project risks early and drive timely solutions.
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- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
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- Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, material selections and site execution.
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- Conduct regular project reviews and ensure accountability at every stage of delivery.
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Team Management – 5 Architects

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- Directly manage, mentor and develop a team of five architects .
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- Allocate projects and responsibilities based on individual strengths, experience and workload.
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- Establish clear goals, timelines and performance expectations for each team member.
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- Conduct regular reviews of project progress and individual performance.
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- Build a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
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- Identify capability gaps and provide coaching, guidance and development opportunities.
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- Ensure that the team operates efficiently and consistently delivers work to the required standard.
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Client & Stakeholder Management

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- Act as a senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
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- Build solid, long-term client relationships through clear communication and proactive problem-solving.
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- Lead client presentations, design reviews and project discussions.
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- Understand client objectives and translate them into strong architectural and project outcomes.
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- Manage expectations, resolve conflicts and drive decisions when required.
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Practice & Operational Leadership

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- Contribute to improving the overall systems, processes and standards of the architecture practice.
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- Develop and implement effective workflows for design reviews, documentation and project tracking.
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- Improve team productivity, resource utilisation and project efficiency.
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- Standardise best practices across projects wherever relevant.
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- Work closely with leadership on resource planning, project prioritisation and business requirements.
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- Contribute to the growth and evolution of the firm’s design and project management capabilities.
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What Success Looks Like

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Within this role, success will be measured not only by the successful completion of individual projects, but by the performance of the entire team and portfolio .

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The successful candidate will:

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- Deliver multiple projects with consistently high standards of design and execution.
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- Build a high-performing,



accountable team of five architects .
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- Ensure projects are delivered on time, with strong quality control and minimal avoidable escalations.
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- Develop architects who can independently own projects and take greater responsibility.
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- Strengthen client relationships and increase client confidence in the practice.
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- Create more efficient systems and workflows across the team.
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- Become a trusted architectural and project leadership resource for the organisation.
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Ideal Candidate

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- 10–15 years of professional architectural experience , preferably with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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- Proven experience leading architectural teams and mentoring junior and mid-level architects.
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- Strong understanding of the complete project lifecycle, from concept and design development through documentation and execution.
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- Excellent design sensibility combined with strong technical and execution capabilities.
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- Demonstrated experience in client management and stakeholder coordination.
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- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
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- Ability to make decisions, take ownership and drive outcomes independently.
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- Strong organisational and project management skills.
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- Ability to balance creative leadership with commercial and operational discipline .
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- A natural people leader who can motivate, mentor and hold a team accountable.
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The Impact of the Role

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This role is ultimately about multiplying impact — not simply managing five architects, but enabling five architects to perform at their highest potential while ensuring that every project reflects the quality, design thinking and standards of the practice.

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The Senior Architect will be a key leadership layer between the firm’s leadership and project teams, responsible for turning the organisation’s design vision into consistently excellent project outcomes .

📌 Senior Architect - Design & Project Lead (Vadodara)
🏢 Karan Grover & Associates
📍 Vadodara