Head - Design

Reporting: Head Design

Core Skills: Feasibility study, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation, Construction & Administration.

Role:

The Head Design is responsible for the Design & Project Partners and critically evaluates the Feasibility, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Administration, etc. This role will also address and respond to customer needs for modifications and coordination during build-out keeping in mind the quality and the commercial aspects.

Responsibilities:

a) Technical Expertise: Demonstrate a high degree of competence, capabilities, and architectural experience resulting from progressive responsibilities.

b) Design Management: Lead in design detailing, defining the detailed specifications and project costing. Enable the process for finalizing design drawings and sign offs, confirming the alterations while ensuring preservation of the original design intent and elements and be accountable for the quality of all design deliverables and technical delivery of design cost solutions.

c) Stakeholder Management: Lead the selection process, including interviews, negotiations, and finalizing contracts with chosen professionals and ensure relevant stakeholders are involved in design and the operational requirements are integrated into designs.

d) Safety & Risk Mitigation in design and construction: Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards. Supervise the preparation and check for accuracy of the contract documents. Ensure implementation of applicable regulations, construction techniques and sequences in various projects including all aspects of cross disciplines.

e) Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability: Focus on ensuring sustainability in Design (E.g. Energy & Carbon footprint) and Provide input & feedback on finding the best design solutions to meet various Sustainability standards.

f) Team Management: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to the design team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging creativity and continuous improvement. Set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to team members.

g) Design/Quality Audit: Lead the process of Design Audits or work along with the Quality Head to conduct design audits at the beginning of the project before construction begins, midway through the project and on completion of the project construction before handing over by projects to the leasing team.

Candidate profile:

a) 10-15 years of experience in commercial real estate, with a strong focus on leasing

b) Demonstrated track record of successfully planning and executing large-scale mixed-use projects.

c) Exposure and experience working with quality systems and processes.

d) Ability to lead, influence stakeholders, and manage cross-functional relationships.

e) Awareness of industry best practices and latest trends

f) Awareness and understanding of commercial, legal and regulatory aspects

g) Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

h) Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

i) Ability to manage employee relations and maintain a positive work culture.