KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. DESIGN & BUILD (D&B;) PROJECTS

1. Design Development & Client Coordination

- Understand the client's brief, requirements, functional needs and design intent.
- Coordinate with the internal design team for development of the project design.
- Assist in developing concepts, layouts, material palettes, finishes and design details.
- Coordinate preparation of mood boards, material boards and design presentations.
- Present design concepts/mood boards to clients and coordinate feedback.
- Track and obtain client approvals on mood boards, layouts, materials, finishes and design concepts.
- Ensure approved design intent is translated accurately into construction drawings.

1. Shop Drawings & Construction Documentation

- Prepare, review and coordinate detailed shop drawings / working drawings for interior works.

- Coordinate shop drawings for

- Joinery and furniture

- Partitions

- False ceilings

- Flooring

- Wall finishes

- Doors

- Glazing

- Feature walls

- Reception counters

- Loose and fixed furniture

- Kitchen/pantry works

- Other interior elements
- Coordinate architectural, interior and MEP drawings to identify clashes.
- Ensure shop drawings are practical, technically feasible and aligned with site conditions.
- Coordinate drawing submissions with clients/consultants/PMC for approval.
- Track comments, revisions and resubmissions until final approval.
- Maintain proper drawing revision and document control.

1. Material & Finish Approvals

- Prepare and coordinate material and finish submissions.
- Coordinate samples, catalogues, mock-ups and technical data sheets.
- Obtain approvals for materials, finishes, hardware and accessories.
- Ensure approved materials are communicated to Procurement and Site teams.
- Maintain an updated Material Approval / Finish Schedule.

1. Site Execution & Design Coordination

- Ensure execution is carried out as per approved drawings, designs and specifications.
- Visit sites regularly and verify that design intent is being maintained.
- Resolve design and technical issues arising during execution.
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on execution details.
- Review site conditions before finalising details.

- Coordinate design changes arising due to site constraints.
- Ensure changes are documented and approved before execution.

B. EXECUTION PROJECTS For projects where the design is provided by the client / architect / PMC, the Project Architect will be responsible for translating the approved design into executable site documentation and coordinating execution.

1. Drawing Review & Coordination





- Thoroughly review client/architect/consultant drawings before commencement of work.
- Identify discrepancies, missing details, coordination issues and constructability concerns.

- Prepare RFIs and technical queries wherever clarification is required.
- Coordinate with the client/consultant/PMC for timely resolution of design issues.
- Ensure the latest approved drawings are available with the site team.

1. Shop Drawing Coordination

- Coordinate preparation of shop drawings based on approved design drawings.
- Review vendor/subcontractor shop drawings before submission.

- Ensure shop drawings accurately reflect:

- Approved design

- Site measurements

- Material specifications

- Construction methodology

- MEP requirements
- Submit drawings for client/consultant approval.
- Track comments, revisions and final approvals.
- Ensure only approved/latest drawings are issued for execution.

1. Site Measurement & Technical Coordination

- Verify critical site dimensions before fabrication/execution.
- Coordinate with Site Engineers, Supervisors, Vendors and Subcontractors.
- Ensure fabricated items match approved drawings and actual site conditions.
- Identify potential clashes or execution issues before work begins.
- Coordinate with MEP teams for service requirements and openings.

1. Client / PMC / Consultant Coordination

- Attend site meetings and technical coordination meetings.
- Coordinate design clarifications with architects and consultants.
- Follow up on pending drawings, approvals and technical decisions.
- Maintain records of approved drawings, instructions and design changes.
- Communicate approved changes to the project execution team.

C. COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES ALL PROJECTS
1. Site Execution

- Monitor execution to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Conduct regular site inspections.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers and supervisors.
- Ensure proper sequencing of interior works.
- Monitor workmanship and identify deviations.
- Coordinate rectification of design/execution issues.

1. Mock-ups & Approvals

- Coordinate preparation of project mock-ups.
- Ensure mock-ups are executed as per approved design and specifications.
- Coordinate client/consultant inspections and approvals.




- Record approved mock-up details and ensure the same standard is maintained during execution.

1. Material Coordination

- Coordinate with Procurement regarding approved materials.
- Verify material samples against approved specifications.
- Ensure materials received at site match approved samples/specifications.
- Coordinate substitutions and alternatives with the relevant approval authority.

1. Variations & Design Changes

- Identify changes from the approved scope/design.
- Maintain records of client instructions and design changes.
- Coordinate with the QS team to assess the quantity and commercial impact of variations.
- Ensure additional/changed works are properly documented and approved.

1. Quality & Snagging

- Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Identify quality issues related to architectural/interior works.
- Conduct snag inspections.
- Coordinate timely closure of snags.
- Assist in final inspection, completion and handover.

1. Documentation

Maintain and update:
- Drawing Register
- Shop Drawing Register
- Material Approval Register
- Mood Board / Design Approval Register
- RFI Register
- Mock-up Approval Register
- Client/Consultant Comments
- Design Change Register
- Site Instructions
- As-Built Drawing Requirements
- Snag List

QUALIFICATION &

EXPERIENCE

- B.Arch / Diploma in Architecture / equivalent qualification.
- 26 years of relevant experience in interior fit-out projects.
- Experience in commercial interiors, hospitality, healthcare, retail, corporate offices or high-end residential projects will be preferred.
- Candidates with experience in both D&B; and execution projects will be preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience in shop drawings and site execution is mandatory.

IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Project Architect with robust interior fit-out experience, who can work comfortably between design, documentation and site execution. The candidate should be capable of taking a project from:

Client Brief Design Coordination Mood Boards Client Approvals Working/Shop Drawings Material Approvals Mock-ups Site Execution Quality Checks Snagging Handover For execution projects, the candidate should be capable of taking:

Approved Client/Consultant Design Drawing Review Shop Drawings Technical Clarifications Site Coordination Execution Snagging Handover The candidate must have strong attention to detail, ownership of drawings and approvals, and the ability to proactively identify issues before they become execution or commercial problems.

📌 Project Architect (Interior Fit-Out) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kaushal Interiors
📍 Bengaluru