Assistant General Manager - Design & Development

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Krisala Developers is one of Pune’s fastest-growing real estate developers, known for delivering thoughtfully designed residential, commercial, township and plotted developments. Built on a foundation of quality, innovation, customer-centricity, and timely delivery, Krisala is rapidly expanding across Pune and the rest of Maharashtra with a vision to redefine urban living through landmark projects.

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Job Title – Assistant General Manager – Design & Development
Location – Pune

Job Description
- We are looking for an experienced and design-driven professional to lead the planning, design management, and technical development of large-scale real estate projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and township developments.
The role will be responsible for driving projects from feasibility and conceptualization through design development, statutory approvals, and execution support. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic link between the business, design consultants, engineering teams, project management, sales & marketing, and external stakeholders to optimize project value, efficiency, design quality, and customer experience.

Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead project feasibility studies, design briefs, development vision, and master planning objectives
Drive the end-to-end design lifecycle from concept development through construction documentation and execution support
Review and manage master plans, site layouts, unit planning, architectural designs, and multidisciplinary design proposals
Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, landscape, façade, interior, and other design consultants to ensure timely and effective project delivery
Ensure design compliance with applicable development regulations, building codes, NBC, fire norms, accessibility standards, environmental requirements, and statutory guidelines
Drive value engineering, design optimization, and efficient land and saleable-area utilization while maintaining quality and commercial viability
Support statutory approvals and coordinate with internal liaison teams and relevant authorities for development permissions, environmental clearances, Fire NOCs, Occupancy Certificates, MPCB compliance, and other approvals
Collaborate with project management and construction teams to resolve design-related site issues and maintain design intent throughout execution
Evaluate construction technologies, materials, and alternative design solutions to improve project efficiency and cost effectiveness
Work closely with Sales & Marketing teams on product positioning and provide design inputs including brochure plans, 3D requirements, RERA-related details, and launch data
Lead and mentor internal design and development teams while establishing effective design review processes, governance, and quality standards

Must-Have Skills
- Strong expertise in real estate design management and project development
Proven experience in master planning, architectural design management, and multidisciplinary design coordination
Strong understanding of building codes, NBC, development regulations, fire norms, and statutory compliance
Experience in feasibility analysis, value engineering, project planning, and design optimization
Strong consultant management and stakeholder management skills
Experience working closely with project execution, commercial, sales & marketing, and other business functions
Strong understanding of construction technologies, materials, sustainability, and green building principles
Strong leadership,…