Purpose of the Position (Job Summary)

Design Manager – In Façade design plays a big role as every project will need design inputs from estimation to execution. This is more relevant in case of projects with bespoke design projects. The design manager will facilitate the sales & execution teams from initial estimate to final execution and handover.

Key Individual Accountabilities :
Strategic :

Ownership of the entire design life cycle of a project
Work planning and time estimation
Design team capacity analysis and planning

Financial:

Optimized designs as per project requirement
Creation of proper BOM for a project for correct estimation

Customer/ External Orientation

Understand the client’s requirement
Meet the delivery deadlines of design work
Information flow

People Orientation

Lead the product design team
Align organizational need and team & individual growth
Training

Core operational accountabilities:

On time and in full delivery
Design quality

Key Interactions

Internal :
Sales, Manufacturing, Service/Installation, Purchase, Estimation

External :
Façade client, Façade Consultants

Technical & Behavioral Skills & Knowledge :

Behavioral: Work under pressure, Lead a team to deliver as per requirement
Functional: Manage day to day work with proper planning for the entire team

Technical:

Education – BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Civil engineering
Experience – Minimum 15 years experience in Façade design. Exposure in ME preferred Required.
Handle bespoke designs of façade systems and related products like Canopy, Skylights, railings, Cladding systems, etc.
Understanding of structural analysis of product/components
Material properties of different alloys of Aluminium & Steel
Knowledge of building design codes and international standards
Hands-on experience in Façade testing
ACad 2D & 3D
Understanding structural needs & calculations
Good to have
Knowledge of analysis software like Ecotect, Revit & structural analysis SW like STAAD

Company Profile :

Our client is India's leading Building Materials Company with the largest market share and is one of the largest uPVC and Aluminium Windows & Doors and Facade Manufacturers & suppliers in India. The company has ambitious plans to expand in manufacturing Facades. The company is part of an erstwhile Industrial group acknowledged for its growth, transparent work culture, and diversity. Established only about a decade ago, this company today boasts of sales and service presence in more than 200 cities through twenty sales offices, four factories, nine Signature Studios, more than 100 dealer showrooms, and a strong direct sales force of more than 300 executives.

Product Design Manager-Facades for Buildings