Job Description - MID-LEVEL ARCHITECTQualification: Bachelor's / masters degree in architecture (B.Arch. / M. Arch)Experience: 09+ 13 years, with demonstrated ownership of projects end-to-endJOB LOCATION: PONDA, GOA (Male Candidates preferred with a Goa domicile) Salary: As per experience and current compensation; to be negotiatedReporting Line: Directly to the Project Lead / Principal Architect Role SummaryThe 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 DescriptionClient & 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.Resumes can be shared to mittal@techturmeric.com
9 - 13 yrs
9.5 Lac/Yr
Architectural Project Planning N Execution 
