The Lead Design & Approval Manager will be responsible for end-to-end design coordination, technical approvals, and statutory clearances for assigned projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional coordination, and deep familiarity with approval processes to ensure timely and compliant project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Design Management
- Lead and manage design development activities across all disciplines in line with project requirements, codes, and standards.
- Coordinate with external consultants, architects, and design agencies to ensure accuracy, constructability, and cost optimization.
- Review drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and design deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
- Ensure timely design freeze aligned with project timelines and execution plans.
Approvals & Statutory Coordination
- Plan and manage design approvals from clients, PMC, and consultants within defined timelines.
- Liaise with local authorities, government bodies, and statutory agencies for drawings and design approvals.
- Track approvals, comments, and revisions, ensuring closure without impacting construction schedules.
- Maintain documentation and logs of all approvals and NOCs.
Inter‑Departmental Coordination
- Work closely with construction, planning, procurement, contracts, and QA/QC teams to address design-related queries and constructability issues.
- Support site teams with technical clarifications, revisions, and shop drawings during execution.
- Ensure seamless coordination between design intent and site execution.
Risk, Quality & Compliance
- Identify design-related risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, safety norms, and environmental regulations.
- Participate in technical reviews, value engineering, and design optimization initiatives.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and coordinators.
- Establish robust design management and approval workflows, trackers, and reporting mechanisms.
- Drive continuous improvement in design coordination and approval turnaround times.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge in design coordination and engineering approvals.
- Proficiency in review of structural, architectural, and MEP designs (as relevant to the project).
- Excellent understanding of local statutory approval processes, especially in the North‑East region.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple approvals in a fast‑paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient in design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), MS Office, and tracking systems.