Assistant General Manager - Architecture and Design

About Company

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) Vertical Business is reimagining Indian real estate by building a differentiated, pan-India development platform across residential and commercial segments. Focused on innovation, transparency, and technology, this vertical creates consumer-centric brands spanning boutique luxury, premium luxury, and progressive housing. With a strong presence across metros and emerging growth centers, the business aims to redefine how homes are built, owned, and experienced. By combining design excellence, process innovation, and a digital-first approach, HoABL Vertical Business is shaping the future of real estate and setting new benchmarks for modern urban living in India.

Role Summary

Architecture professional with 58 years of experience to lead end-to-end design development and execution for large-scale residential/mixed-use developments, ensuring alignment with business vision, product positioning, regulatory requirements, budgets, and timelines. The role requires strong design acumen, technical expertise, consultant management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination to deliver innovative and high-quality projects.

Role & Responsibilities:

• To lead and oversee the design development and coordinate for project delivery of high-quality architectural projects from concept state to project handover.
• Good technical expertise, and creative problem-solving skills, ability to lead consultants (for SMEP, landscape, interiors, facade, traffic, RERA, MoEF, liaison, HRC, GBC, marketing collaterals, etc) and to collaborate and align internal cross-functional teams.
• To ensure that design development is in line with management's vision and meets Product brief requirements within stipulated budgets and applicable regulations.
• To lead sign-off processes for different stages: CD to GFC with various stakeholders, such as Management, Product, Liaison, Sales and Marketing, Planning and Costing, Operations, CRM, etc.
• To create differentiated designs within the regulatory framework & costs.
• Have in depth knowledge of DCPR, UDCPR, and NBC codes to be able to develop compliant designs.
• Prepare project program and ensure all teams work towards meeting set milestones. To anticipate and flag risks in time.
• Lead Value Engineering workshops
• Lead regular site coordination meetings, review materials, get sign off on mockups etc.
• Oversee the production of various design deliverables, specifications, and reports to ensure complete alignment between different streams and deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment between consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
• To possess an in-depth understanding of current and upcoming design and lifestyle trends
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with project objectives and specifications.

Qualification & Experience

Education

• Bachelors and Masters (preferred) degree in Architecture

Experience

• 10 to 15 years of experience in architectural design and project management, with a proven track record of leading complex projects, having completed full life cycle of a couple of projects is preferred
• Expertise in various building types (e.g., residential, commercial, mixed-use).

Skills

• Strong design and technical skills, with high proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and sustainability practices.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work and lead on high-profile projects with a dynamic team.
• Support for professional development and career growth.