: Architecture Lead / Chief Architect

Position: Architecture Lead / Chief Architect

Experience: 15 to 18 years

Project Exposure: Public spaces, high-rise buildings, large-scale commercial, institutional, mixed-use, civic, and infrastructure-related developments

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced and design-driven Architecture Lead / Chief Architect to lead architectural design, planning, coordination, and delivery for large-scale public space and high-rise building projects. The role requires strong capability in master planning, concept development, façade design coordination, digitalisation initiatives, BIM-enabled workflows, PPVC and precast project coordination, design management, multidisciplinary coordination, client presentations, stakeholder engagement, collaboration with international consultants, and team leadership. The candidate should be able to drive design excellence, improve digital design processes, manage complex project interfaces, and ensure timely delivery of technically sound, cost-effective, buildable, and high-quality architectural solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead architectural design and planning for public spaces, high-rise buildings, mixed-use developments, commercial, institutional, and large-scale building projects.
- Develop and guide master planning, site planning, zoning, circulation, massing, built-form, spatial organization, and architectural design strategies.
- Drive projects from concept design through schematic design, design development, tender documentation, construction documentation, and site coordination stages.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of architects, senior architects, BIM teams, consultants, and design coordinators to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Prepare, review, and present design concepts, technical proposals, design narratives, reports, drawings, and presentation material for clients and senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, façade, landscape, interiors, sustainability, fire and life safety, BIM, planning, contracts, procurement, and execution teams.
- Coordinate façade design intent, façade systems, materials, performance requirements, interfaces, mock-ups, and technical details in collaboration with façade consultants and specialist vendors.
- Collaborate with international design consultants, specialist architects, façade experts, and global technical teams to align design intent, local requirements, execution feasibility, and project deliverables.
- Ensure integrated design coordination across disciplines and resolve design clashes, interface issues, technical queries, and constructability challenges.
- Manage client interactions, consultant workshops, stakeholder review meetings, design presentations, and approval processes.
- Drive design decisions with focus on functionality, aesthetics, statutory compliance, constructability, cost effectiveness, value engineering, and project timelines.
- Review architectural drawings, BIM models, specifications, material proposals, design calculations, area statements, and technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local building regulations, statutory norms, NBC provisions, accessibility requirements, fire safety norms, and project-specific design standards.




- Support business development and tender-stage submissions through design inputs, technical write-ups, concept presentations, scope definition, and design strategy.
- Monitor design progress, identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive closure of design deliverables in line with project milestones.
- Drive digitalisation initiatives including BIM-based design coordination, model-based reviews, digital collaboration platforms, design automation, standardization of workflows, and improved information management across project teams.
- Coordinate architectural design requirements for PPVC, precast, modular construction, DfMA approaches, lifting and installation constraints, module planning, interface details, tolerance coordination, and site execution requirements.
- Promote innovation, digital design workflows, BIM-based coordination, standardization, sustainable design principles, and best practices across the architecture team.

Required Qualifications And Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, or related field will be an added advantage.
- 15 to 18 years of professional experience in architectural design, design management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Strong project experience in public spaces, high-rise buildings, large-scale commercial, institutional, civic, transport, mixed-use, hospitality, or infrastructure-related developments.
- Proven experience in leading architecture teams and managing complex design deliverables across multiple project stages.
- Experience in client-facing roles, design reviews, consultant coordination, stakeholder management, and senior-level presentations.
- Experience in façade design coordination, façade consultant reviews, building envelope integration, material finalization, performance coordination, and interface resolution for high-rise and large-scale projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work with international consultants, overseas design offices, global specialist teams, and multidisciplinary stakeholders across different work cultures, time zones, and project delivery standards.
- Hands-on experience in digitalisation of design delivery, BIM-led coordination, digital review workflows, common data environments, design dashboards, and technology-enabled project coordination.
- Project experience in PPVC, precast, modular, prefabricated, or DfMA-based building systems, including early-stage design planning, coordination with specialist vendors, production constraints, transportation, erection sequence, and interface resolution.
- Good understanding of statutory approval processes, building codes, planning norms, construction detailing, project specifications, and quality standards.

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of architectural design development, master planning, spatial planning, façade design, façade systems, building envelope coordination, material selection,



performance requirements, and construction detailing.
- Ability to review and coordinate architectural drawings, BIM models, technical specifications, design reports, and consultant deliverables.
- Working knowledge of BIM workflows, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud, common data environments, digital review platforms, design coordination dashboards, SketchUp, Rhino, or equivalent design and coordination platforms.
- Valuable understanding of high-rise building planning, core design, vertical transportation, podium planning, basement planning, public interface, security zoning, and service integration.
- Understanding of PPVC, precast, modular construction, DfMA principles, prefabrication detailing, module coordination, tolerance requirements, lifting provisions, joint detailing, and coordination with manufacturing and site execution teams.
- Knowledge of sustainable design, passive design strategies, green building requirements, universal accessibility, and fire and life safety coordination.

Leadership and Core Competencies

- Strong design leadership with the ability to guide teams and drive results across complex projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve design conflicts, and take timely decisions under project pressure.
- Strong coordination mindset with experience working across internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and execution teams.
- Outcome-oriented approach with focus on quality, timelines, cost optimization, value engineering, and client satisfaction.
- Ability to mentor architects, build team capability, review design output, and establish design standards and workflows.
- Ability to lead digital transformation, promote BIM adoption, improve design productivity, and guide teams in PPVC, precast, modular, and industrialised construction coordination workflows.
- Strategic thinking with ability to contribute to business development, technical proposals, and design-led project wins.

Expected Deliverables

- Architectural concepts, master plans, design reports, design narratives, presentations, and technical proposal inputs.
- Coordinated architectural drawings, BIM models, schedules, specifications, and design documentation across project stages.
- Coordinated façade design inputs, façade consultant comments, system interface details, material boards, mock-up review inputs, and building envelope coordination outputs.
- Digital coordination outputs, BIM review trackers, design dashboards, model-based issue logs, common data environment updates, and standardized digital workflow documents.
- PPVC, precast, and modular construction coordination outputs including module planning inputs, interface details, tolerance coordination notes, vendor coordination comments, and buildability review inputs.
- Design review comments, coordination trackers, RFI responses, stakeholder meeting inputs, and closure of design issues.
- Approved client presentation material, consultant coordination outputs, and milestone-based design submissions.
- Integrated, buildable, compliant, cost-effective, and high-quality architectural design solutions aligned with project goals.

📌 Chief Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Chennai