Brigade Group - General Manager/Senior Architect - Design Development

The World of Brigade

- Brigade is one of India's leading developers with over three decades of experience in building positive experiences for all its stakeholders. We have transformed the city skylines of Bangalore, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi and Ahmedabad with our developments across Residential, Offices, Retail, Hospitality and Education sectors.

- Brigade's residential portfolio includes villas, villaments, penthouses, premium residences, luxury apartments, value homes, urban studios, independent living for seniors and mixed-use lifestyle enclaves and townships. Brigade is among the few developers who also enjoys a reputation of developing Grade A commercial properties. We are the license owners of the World Trade Center across South India, our commercial spaces have top international clients operating out of them. Brigade's retail projects include Orion Mall, Orion East and Orion OMR. Brigade's hospitality offerings include star hotels, recreational clubs and convention centres, Celebrations Catering & Events and The Baking Company. Since its inception in 1986, Brigade has completed over 260 buildings amounting to 70 mn. sq. ft of developed space in residential, offices, retail and hospitality sectors across 7 cities.

- We have been consistently ranked among the 100 Best Places to Work in India by Great Place to Work Institute for 11 years in a row. The Group has also been socially responsible and has vastly contributed to society. This responsible attitude and innovative mind-set combined with uncompromising quality of the projects over the years has created a reputed brand.

- Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP), India's first start up accelerator program, is a prelude to the changing trend in the real estate industry, which is standing on the cusp of disruption. REAP brings along the innovators and inventors to use technology as a catalyst for creating sustainable and scalable businesses in Real Estate Industry.

- We launched 'BuzzWorks' in March 2019, the Group's new brand in the co-working space. 'Your Vibe, Your Tribe, the tag line of Buzz works, reflects the brand ethos of creating a space with positive vibes and provides a platform for likeminded people to come together and grow together. BuzzWorks plans to launch over 2500 seats across 7 locations and 3 cities in the coming months and expand operations further with time.

- We are pioneers in Innovation & Trust. Over the years, many of our projects have been the first of their kind. We are makers of Brigade Gateway, India's most appreciated integrated enclave, License owners of the World Trade Center across South India, developers of Bangalore's tallest commercial building - World Trade Center, and one of the tallest residential buildings - Brigade Exotica. For 9 years in a row, Great Place to Work Institute & Economic Times have consistently rated us as one of the India's best companies to work for in the Real Estate Industry. The awards and recognition received by the Group across various categories serve as a testimony to Brigade as a proven brand, well established and trustworthy coupled with excellent customer service and impeccable build quality.

What will you do ?

- Develop and implement the Design & Development Strategy for Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL). Oversee the design of projects ensuring adherence to defined specifications and standards

- Lead the development and management of a global design consultant / architect / service consultant database; Periodically update the same through continuous research and market scanning

- Build in-house capabilities to understand, critique and challenge external designs

- Provide functional guidance to ensure standardization of Design & Development practices across the Organization; Act as the final authority on all decisions with respect to the Design & Development Function

Core Responsibilities :

- Drive effective relationship management with design consultants / architects / service consultants (existing and new) to ensure cost effective and preferential services for BEL

- Work closely with the Business Development Department to understand land details (land usage, proposed development, CDP parameters etc.); Assist them in conducting the feasibility study from a design perspective

- Work closely with the Legal and Liaison Departments to obtain project planning information and documents such as topographical & land survey map etc.

- Work closely with the Marketing Department to obtain the market appraisal report defining the project profile and configuration

- Lead the development of the Architect Brief containing project details such as vision, size, type etc. and ensure timely submission of the same to the design consultants / architects

- Lead all discussions and negotiations with design consultants / architects / service consultants; Evaluate quotes and finalize their appointment in consultation with the Top Management

- Work closely with design consultants / architects and ensure timely provision of inputs to them for design & detailing as per project requirements

- Ensure timely submission of conceptual drawings and schematics by the design consultants / architects; Critically analyze and finalize the same in consultation with the Top Management and Engineering Department

- Work closely with service consultants / architects to finalize service drawings and drive value engineering initiatives

- Review and ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of marketing collateral information (area statement, sale plan, specifications, perspectives etc.) to the Marketing Department

- Ensure timely preparation and submission of drawings and documents required for obtaining applicable approvals / sanctions from statutory authorities to the Liaison Department

- Work closely with the Contracts and Quantity Survey Departments to facilitate the preparation of BOQ and tender drawings

- Work closely with the Engineering Department to facilitate the timely preparation of the master schedule

- Evaluate the impact of any design changes from a statutory, financial and engineering perspective; Update the Liaison and Engineering Departments accordingly

- Drive maintenance of a database of all designs and related documentation

- Manage and review Department MIS and ensure periodic reporting of the same to the Top Management

Who are we looking for?

- Knowledge of Design Planning and Drawings

- Knowledge of Construction Methodology, Technology & Material

- Knowledge of the Real Estate Industry

Qualification:

- B. Arch with 20+ years of overall industry experience.

Join us, write the future of an entire sector, and contribute to building the new India.

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