Vice President – Architecture

Location: Gurugram
Experience: 15–20 Years
Work Mode: 100% Work From Office
Education: B.Arch / M.Arch(590)
Role Level: Vice President / Senior Architecture Leadership
Notice period: Immediate joiners to 30Days official notice candidates

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Vice President – Architecture to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the architectural design function.

The role will involve leading architectural teams, driving design quality and standards, managing large-scale projects, supporting project delivery, and working closely with senior stakeholders and clients across complex building and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the Architectural Design function and provide strategic and technical direction to architecture teams.

- Establish and implement architectural guidelines, standards, and best practices across projects.

- Lead the design and delivery of large-scale and complex architectural projects.

- Ensure design quality, consistency, constructability, and compliance across projects.

- Provide architectural guidance based on building codes, regulations, and construction practices.

- Lead and mentor large architectural teams and drive team performance.

- Manage multiple projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

- Collaborate with clients, consultants, project teams, and senior leadership.

- Drive effective design coordination and project management.

- Evaluate design challenges and develop innovative and practical solutions.

- Leverage modern Architectural software and BIM workflows to improve project delivery.

- Ensure designs comply with applicable Indian and international codes and standards.

- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

- Drive continuous improvement in architectural processes,



standards, and technical practices.

Must-Have Skills

- 15–20 years of overall experience in Architecture.

- 15+ years of Architectural Design experience.

- 10+ years of BIM experience.

- 15+ years of Project Management experience.

- 15+ years of experience with Building Codes & Regulations.

- Strong experience leading Architectural Design teams.

- Experience in large-scale/complex projects, particularly:

- High-rise Commercial Buildings

- Large Residential / Mixed-Use Developments

- Airports

- Strong understanding of architectural principles, construction practices, and design coordination.

- Strong leadership, team management, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder/client management skills.

- B.Arch / M.Arch qualification from a recognized institution.

- Strong hands-on understanding of modern architectural and BIM tools.

Nice-to-Have Skills

- Experience working with international codes and standards, particularly:

- US

- UK / Europe

- APAC

- Experience handling projects across international markets.

- Experience with large landscape projects.

- Exposure to multidisciplinary Building & Infrastructure projects.

- Experience driving architectural innovation, process improvement, and design standards at an organizational level.

Candidate Criteria

- Must be comfortable working 100% from office in Gurugram.

- Strong senior-level leadership and people-management experience is essential.

- Candidates should have significant exposure to large-scale building/infrastructure projects.

- Solid client-facing and stakeholder-management skills are required.

Interview Process

- 2–3 rounds including HOD / Senior Leadership and Technical discussions

- Face-to-Face round in Gurugram

- Client round

Note: Travel reimbursement is available for the applicable face-to-face interview.

📌 Vice President – Architecture (Gurugram)
🏢 Umanist Staffing
📍 Gurugram