Job Description — MID–LEVEL ARCHITECT
Qualification: Bachelor's / master’s degree in architecture (B.Arch. / M. Arch)
Experience: 09+ 13 years, with demonstrated ownership of projects end-to-end
JOB LOCATION: PONDA, GOA ( Candidates preferred with a Goa domicile)
Salary: As per experience and current compensation; to be negotiated
Reporting Line: Directly to the Project Lead / Principal Architect
Role Summary
The Architect will independently lead the design conceptualisation, technical development, and execution oversight of assigned commercial, residential, and institutional projects — operating as the design authority and single point of accountability for their portfolio, including on projects where they are based away from the core studio team.
Preliminary Skills
- Strong design conceptualiser, able to develop and carry project design intent through a designated team from concept to execution.
- Prior experience in Architectural practice comparable to BRIC Design Group is preferred.
- Confident, articulate representative of the BRIC design philosophy to clients, consultants, and vendors.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of junior & team mid-level architects toward distinctive design outcomes with contemporary finishes.
- Capable of carrying a design idea from concept through client sign-off to the site Project Manager for execution, with clear documentation at each handover.
- Exposure to international design education or practice is an advantage.
Primary Key Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Commercial, Residential, and Institutional architectural project planning and execution.
- Singular responsibility for leading and managing projects from design conceptualisation through planning, coordination, drawing development, execution, and final handover.
- Strong working knowledge of technical drawings, material products, and their applications.
- Comfortable working closely — including remotely — with building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors, and architectural technologists.
- Effective coordination with Project Coordinators and Architecture, Structural, and MEP Consultants, largely over calls, email, and shared platforms.
- Sound knowledge of technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and health & safety regulations applicable to the project geography.
- Ability to direct and manage supporting staff, Junior Architects, and oversee project assistance.
- Commercial & Quantity Knowledge (BOQ)
- Working knowledge of Bills of Quantities (BOQ) — able to actively participate in BOQ preparation aligned to the allocated project budget, not merely review it.
- Ability to independently review, update, and reconcile BOQs against site progress, flagging inclusions, exclusions, and variations as they arise.
- Comfortable reading and validating quantity take-offs, rate analyses, and vendor/contractor quotations against the approved BOQ.
- Tracks cost implications of design or material changes in real time and communicates budget impact proactively rather than after the fact.
- Maintains adherence to project schedules and budgets as a personal accountability metric, not just a reporting obligation.
Technical Software & Drawing Skills
- Hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory — the candidate must be able to personally draft, edit, and detail drawings, not only review or delegate them.
- Able to independently produce and mark up working drawings, GFC (Good-for-Construction) drawings, sections, elevations, and detail drawings when required, without depending solely on the drafting team.
- Capable of stepping in to directly design, sketch, or redline layouts and details on short notice — particularly valuable when working away from the core studio team, where quick turnaround on a personally executed drawing can unblock a site query.
- Working knowledge of SketchUp, 3ds Max, or similar 3D visualisation tools to develop and communicate design intent is preferred.
- Comfortable using Photoshop or similar tools for presentation drawings, renders, and mood boards.
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel in particular, for BOQ trackers and schedules) and cloud-based file-sharing platforms for drawing version control.
- Able to read, cross-check, and correct structural and MEP drawings for coordination clashes, even without a structural/MEP consultant physically present.
Ownership, Accountability & Independent Working
- Demonstrated ability to operate as the authority on a project without daily in-person oversight, exercising sound judgement within a clearly defined scope of authority.
- Disciplined in proactive, structured reporting — regular written status updates, BOQ trackers, and site progress notes shared with the Studio/Principal on an agreed cadence, without needing to be chased.
- Escalates issues, delays, and budget deviations promptly and with complete information, rather than waiting to be asked.
- Comfortable using digital collaboration tools (video calls, shared drives, project trackers) as the primary mode of coordination with the core studio team.
- Self-driven in following up with consultants, vendors, and site teams to keep the project on schedule,
- Maintains the same documentation and quality discipline expected at the head office, ensuring drawings, approvals, and BOQ records are always audit-ready.
- Open to travel for site visits, client meetings, and studio check-ins as required by the project calendar.
Detailed Job Description
Client & Design Leadership
- Competent, professional interaction with clients; quick comprehension of project briefs and constraints.
- Translate design ideas into sketches and developed concepts.
- Monitor the design process from conception through construction administration to ensure design consistency across every assigned project.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make timely, well-reasoned decisions with clients and the in-house team, including when working at a distance.
- Confident presentation skills for client and stakeholder interactions.
Technical & Regulatory
- Interact with building/statutory officials during permitting and construction phases.
- Sound understanding of building technologies, environmental design, structural practice, and construction techniques and processes.
- Review the accuracy of calculations, estimates, drawings, and completed reports before they are issued.
- Closely monitor the preparation and updating of technical drawings by the assigned team, chiefly the Design Associate.
Cost, Vendors & Site Execution
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of, and strict adherence to, the prepared Bill of Quantities, updating it promptly for inclusions or exclusions of items.
- Conduct thorough interactions and checks with suppliers and vendors on materials being supplied.
- Monitor the application of sourced materials on site against the design intent.
- Adapt plans to resolve construction or technical issues as they arise on site.
- Remain consistently available to the site supervisor and project team for queries and solutions,
- Attend field reviews, on-site meetings, and project meetings, and coordinate schedule reviews — in person where required and virtually otherwise.
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
