Head Design and Statutory Approvals - Real Estate

Godrej Constructions

Godrej Construction’s mission is to create a world where nature and progress can co-exist harmoniously. From producing greener construction materials to solving the pressing issue of construction waste, Godrej Construction is present in every stage of the real estate development life cycle.

The services offered by Godrej Construction include manufacturing sustainable construction materials, providing environmental engineering solutions, and helping deliver holistic spaces to customers through our construction and civil engineering services, as well as horticulture and landscape management. The lean manufacturing culture encourages the elimination of waste, creates better value, and ensures faster delivery.

The business also leases out and maintains commercial properties, catering to clients of different sizes and needs across industries. Its engineering expertise enables it to build and fit-out office spaces according to client specifications.

Godrej Construction also has a ready-mix concrete plant and a well-equipped central concrete laboratory to ensure consistency and quality. Focused on the environment, all Godrej Construction projects bear the Green Building Council (IGBC) certification.

Godrej Construction is the only corporate in India with a globally certified Environment Management System.

KRA:

Lead design development and statutory approval processes for real estate projects, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and cost optimization aligned with business objectives.

1. Design Management
2. Statutory Approvals
3. Cost and Value Engineering
4. Stakeholder Management
5. Risk & Change Control
6. Leadership and Team management

Job Description:

Design Management:

• Drive master planning, concept, and detailed design stages.
• Develop and drive concept designs with detailed drawings.
• Ensure design compliance with building codes, NBC, fire norms, and sustainability standards.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Statutory Approvals:

• Secure all regulatory approvals: EC, RERA, building permits, fire NOC, water/power connections.
• Maintain compliance tracker and ensure zero penalties.

Cost and Value Engineering:

• Optimize design for cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Implement value engineering.
• Implement sustainable and innovative solutions.

Stakeholder Management:

• Interface with Sales, Projects, Finance, and Legal for design and approval alignment.
• Interface with internal teams and external consultants.
• Manage consultants and vendors effectively.
• Resolve design-related issues promptly.

Risk and Change Control:

• Maintain risk register for design and approval delays.
• Manage design changes and their impact on cost and schedule.
• Ensure robust reporting and documentation.

Team Building and Process Improvement:

• Build and mentor team; streamline various DSA processes
• Implement governance frameworks (RACI, dashboards).
• Drive culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive performance culture and talent development.
• Drive continuous process optimization, system integration, and automation
• Competitors benchmarking and identifying areas of improvement

Requisite Qualification:

B.Arch / BE Civil + PG in Urban Planning or Project Management

Requisite Experience:

Min 20 years in Real Estate Projects in Maharashtra with expertise in on codes, regulations, and approval processes

Design and Approvals for large Real Estate Projects

Special Skills Required

Essential

1. Strategic thinking & Leadership skills
2. Design coordination
3. Regulatory literacy
4. Negotiation and problem-solving skills
5. Understanding of permits and compliances
6. Risk mitigation
7. Stakeholder management
8. Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, and project management tools.
9. Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera/MSP)