General Manager - Design Development & Construction - Structures

Position: Design Development & Construction Structures

Experience: 12-15 Years

Location: Mumbai/Navi Mumbai

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Design Development & Construction Structures professional to lead structural design development and execution for large-scale real estate projects. The incumbent will work closely with architects, consultants, project management teams, and contractors to ensure structural designs are technically robust, cost-effective, compliant with statutory requirements, and executed as per quality, safety, and timeline commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

Structural Design & Development:

- Lead structural design development from concept through detailed engineering and construction stages.

- Review and validate structural drawings, calculations, BOQs, specifications, and design reports prepared by consultants.

- Ensure structural systems are optimized for safety, functionality, constructability, and cost efficiency.

- Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, geotechnical consultants, and external structural consultants during design development.

Construction & Execution:

- Provide technical support during construction and resolve structural engineering issues at site.

- Monitor structural works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

- Review contractor methodologies, temporary works, and value engineering proposals.

- Conduct regular site inspections and recommend corrective actions wherever required.

Consultant & Stakeholder Management:

- Manage structural design consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

- Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams including Projects, Procurement, Contracts, Planning, and Quality.

- Participate in design review meetings and provide technical recommendations.

- Ensure timely closure of RFIs, technical queries, and design revisions.

Value Engineering:

- Identify opportunities for value engineering without compromising safety and quality.

- Recommend alternate construction methodologies, materials, and structural systems to improve project efficiency.

- Optimize quantities and structural costs through engineering solutions.

Quality & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to Indian Standards, NBC, seismic codes, and relevant statutory regulations.

- Review quality assurance procedures for structural works.

- Support audits and technical compliance reviews.

Planning & Documentation:

- Monitor structural design deliverables against project schedules.

- Maintain engineering documentation, approvals, and design change records.

- Track consultant deliverables and ensure timely submissions.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred).

- 12-15 years of experience in structural design development and construction management for large commercial, mixed-use, residential, hospitality, or retail projects.

- Strong understanding of RCC and structural steel design principles.

- Experience coordinating with leading structural consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.

- Knowledge of construction methodologies, value engineering, and project execution.

- Familiarity with IS Codes, NBC, seismic design standards, and construction quality practices.

- Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural design coordination tools; exposure to BIM/Revit is an added advantage.

- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Industry Background:

- Candidates from leading real estate developers, EPC organizations, construction companies, design consulting firms, or infrastructure developers will be preferred.