Project Design Lead Modular Construction

Position: Project Design Lead – (Modular Construction)
Job Title:

Project Design Lead – (Modular Construction)

Location:

IITM Research Park, Chennai

Department:
Engineering + Operations

Type:
Full-Time, Onsite

Join a Team Engineering the Future of Construction:
Modular Building Technology (MBT)

About Us

We are revolutionising construction through Modular Building Technology (MBT) — where factory-born precision meets the simplicity of LEGO-like on-site assembly.

Our mission is to create intuitive, resilient, scalable spaces built with the speed and clarity of a product, not a traditional project.

We operate with an Intense & Scrappy mindset, believe Scale is Magic, and live by the principle:
Nothing is someone else’s problem.

Every system we build, and every module we ship, is rooted in our MBT Focus:
Make Something People Love.

The Role:

Own the Space Between Design, Factory & Site

This is not a coordinator role.

This is a high-agency leadership role responsible for ensuring that:

- Designs are buildable
- Factory production is aligned & unblocked
- Site execution is flawless & predictable
- Projects remain profitable
- Teams move in sync without friction
- Issues are solved early and permanently

- You will be the person who transforms initial concepts into fully aligned, execution-ready packages — ensuring clarity from design → manufacturing → logistics → site installation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Front-End Engineering & Feasibility (Digital → Factory → Site)

- Break down project concepts into clear engineering inputs for design, factory and site.

- - Validate feasibility early — tolerances, module sizing, access, sequencing, logistics.

- - Drive design freeze and ensure all teams have clarity before production begins.

- - Create and maintain simple, intuitive installation and coordination instructions.

2. Project Orchestration & Execution Clarity

- Act as the single point of accountability connecting design, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and site teams.
- Run project kickoff sessions with assumptions, risks, and alignment questions.
- Monitor dependencies, track progress, unblock teams, and escalate intelligently.
- Ensure every deliverable meets factory-ready quality and site-ready clarity.

3. Profitability, Budget Control & Risk Intelligence

- Compare Budget vs Actual (BvA) across materials, labor, logistics, rework, and timelines.
- Identify engineering or process root causes for variances.
- Implement early-warning signals to catch overruns before they occur.
- Drive continuous improvements to improve predictable project margins.

4. Issue Resolution & Cross-Team Accountability

- Solve conflicts between teams with clarity, empathy, and speed.
- Design says manufacturing is asking too many changes
- Manufacturing says design is not buildable
- Site says installation sequence is unclear
- Create “never again” systems and processes for recurring issues.
- Maintain a high bar for communication and documentation.

5. Process Building & Standardisation

- Build SOPs for design freeze, factory release, installation readiness, RFIs, etc.
- Implement checklists & coordination frameworks that scale.
- Build dashboards or trackers for clarity (materials, timelines, dependencies).

Required Skills & Experience

Technical & Operational Skills

- Strong understanding of Modular Construction workflows
- Clear understanding of manufacturing constraints and site execution logic
- Ability to foresee problems before they reach production or site
- Excellent coordination, planning, and critical path management skills
- Strong analytical skills (costing, BvA, timelines, data-driven decisions)

Experience

- 3–10 years in project coordination, front-end engineering, modular/precast construction, offsite manufacturing, or integrated construction delivery roles.
- Experience working closely with design, manufacturing, and site teams.
- Experience handling project budgets, cost tracking, and risk mitigation.

Mindset & Personality

- High agency: you don’t wait — you drive clarity.
- “Nothing is someone else’s problem” mindset.
- Thrives in fast, intense, dynamic environments.
- Structured thinking, exceptional communication.
- Comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions with imperfect information.

Values Alignment (Mandatory)

You must resonate deeply with our values:

- Scale is Magic
- Intense & Scrappy
- Make Something People Love
- Nothing is Someone Else’s Problem
- Think Like a Factory;
Build Like LEGO

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- High Impact Role:
You directly determine how smoothly and profitably projects get delivered.
- Cutting-Edge Environment:
Work in India’s most forward-thinking modular construction ecosystem.
- Collaborative Culture:
Work daily with design innovators, manufacturing teams, and execution-focused site leaders.
- Growth:
Become one of the key orchestrators of India’s scaling modular industry.