Lead Design & approval Manager- Guwahati

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Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

The Lead Design & Approval Manager will be responsible for end-to-end design coordination, technical approvals, and statutory clearances for assigned projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional coordination, and deep familiarity with approval processes to ensure timely and compliant project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management

• Lead and manage design development activities across all disciplines in line with project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Coordinate with external consultants, architects, and design agencies to ensure accuracy, constructability, and cost optimization.
• Review drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and design deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely design freeze aligned with project timelines and execution plans.

Approvals & Statutory Coordination

• Plan and manage design approvals from clients, PMC, and consultants within defined timelines.
• Liaise with local authorities, government bodies, and statutory agencies for drawings and design approvals.
• Track approvals, comments, and revisions, ensuring closure without impacting construction schedules.
• Maintain documentation and logs of all approvals and NOCs.

Inter‑Departmental Coordination

• Work closely with construction, planning, procurement, contracts, and QA/QC teams to address design-related queries and constructability issues.
• Support site teams with technical clarifications, revisions, and shop drawings during execution.
• Ensure seamless coordination between design intent and site execution.

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Identify design-related risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, safety norms, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in technical reviews, value engineering, and design optimization initiatives.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and coordinators.
• Establish robust design management and approval workflows, trackers, and reporting mechanisms.
• Drive continuous improvement in design coordination and approval turnaround times.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge in design coordination and engineering approvals.
• Proficiency in review of structural, architectural, and MEP designs (as relevant to the project).
• Excellent understanding of local statutory approval processes, especially in the North‑East region.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple approvals in a fast‑paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), MS Office, and tracking systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture (Master’s degree preferred).
• 12+ years of relevant experience in design management and approvals for large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Prior experience handling projects in Assam / North‑East India will be an added advantage.

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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