Position: Senior Architect

Location : Patna / Project Sites (as applicable) Department : Architecture & Design Reporting To : Design Head / Project Head / Director

1. Role Overview

The Senior Architect will be responsible for independently leading architectural projects from planning and concept development to execution and handover. The role requires in-depth technical knowledge, strong design and planning capabilities, and the ability to manage projects autonomously, including coordination with clients, consultants, and site teams.

The Senior Architect is expected to take complete ownership of assigned projects, including architectural planning, design decisions, technical documentation, and execution support, while ensuring adherence to quality, timelines, and statutory requirements.

1. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Project Leadership & Planning
- Independently lead architectural projects from inception to completion.
- Prepare project planning, design strategies, and architectural frameworks based on project objectives and site conditions.
- Develop space planning, zoning, circulation, and functional layouts in alignment with client requirements and regulatory norms.
- Define architectural scope, deliverables, and timelines for assigned projects.

B. Design & Concept Development

- Develop architectural concepts with strong functional, aesthetic, and technical rationale.
- Translate concepts into schematic designs, master plans, and design presentations.
- Ensure design solutions are innovative, practical, and technically sound.

C. Detailed Design & Documentation

- Prepare, review, and approve architectural drawings including concept, schematic, GFC (Valuable for Construction), working drawings, and as-built drawings.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability of drawings.




- Establish drawing standards and review outputs from junior architects and draftsmen.

D. Technical & Regulatory Expertise

- Possess in-depth knowledge of building bylaws, NBC, local development authority regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, norms, and approval processes.
- Anticipate technical risks and propose solutions during design and execution stages.

E. Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

- Coordinate with structural, MEP, landscape, and other consultants to ensure integrated design delivery.
- Resolve design conflicts and ensure seamless coordination across disciplines.
- Lead technical discussions with consultants and contractors.

F. Site Execution & Technical Support

- Conduct regular site visits to monitor design implementation and resolve technical issues.
- Provide design clarifications, revisions, and technical instructions to site teams.
- Review shop drawings, material samples, and mock-ups.

G. Client & Project Management Interface

- Independently handle client meetings, presentations, and design approvals.
- Translate client requirements into technically viable architectural solutions.
- Manage expectations regarding design scope, timelines, and deliverables.

H. Team Leadership & Mentoring

- Lead and mentor architects, assistant architects, and draftsmen.
- Allocate tasks, review outputs, and ensure quality control within the team.

I. Quality,



Timeline & Accountability

- Ensure timely delivery of architectural packages as per project schedules.
- Maintain high standards of design quality and technical accuracy.
- Take end-to-end responsibility for architectural outcomes of assigned projects.

1. Eligibility CriteriaEducational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognized institution.

Experience

- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in architectural design and project execution.
- Proven experience in independently handling architectural projects, including planning and coordination.

1. Required CompetenciesTechnical Competence
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory).
- Strong working knowledge of planning principles, building design, and construction detailing.
- Practical understanding of structural and MEP coordination.
- Proficiency in SketchUp / Revit / Lumion / Photoshop (preferred).

Leadership & Professional Skills

- Ability to independently lead projects with mínimal supervision.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
- High sense of ownership, accountability, and professional ethics.

1. Performance Expectations (Senior-Level)

- Independent project leadership and planning capability.
- Technical depth and accuracy in architectural solutions.
- Quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Effectiveness in client and consultant coordination.
- Ability to guide and uplift junior team members.

- Positioning of the Role

This is a senior-level architectural role , requiring not only design skills but also planning, technical expertise, and project leadership capability. The Senior Architect is expected

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