We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Head of Facade to lead the design engineering and execution of complex facade systems for prestigious highvalue projects across India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facade engineering proven leadership capabilities and a passion for delivering innovative sustainable and technically sound solutions in collaboration with elite architects and consultants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the inhouse and external facade design and engineering teams across multiple largescale projects.
- Coordinate with architectural structural and MEP teams to ensure facade designs align with the overall project vision and functionality.
- Drive technical excellence in facade systems including curtain walls unitized panels structural glazing cladding systems (ACP GRC stone metal) and bespoke envelopes.
- Oversee the preparation review and approval of shop drawings material submittals and mockups.
- Evaluate facade proposals conduct design audits and ensure adherence to performance criteria (structural thermal acoustic air/water tightness fire rating).
- Identify and engage facade vendors negotiate contracts and manage supplier and subcontractor performance.
- Ensure onsite facade installation meets project specifications quality standards and safety norms.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide engineering solutions during construction and handover phases.
- Drive costeffective facade engineering through value engineering and material optimization.
- Stay uptodate with national and international building codes sustainability requirements and facade innovations.
- Represent the company in highlevel client consultant and contractor meetings related to faade packages.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering Architecture or related field.
- 1218 years of experience in facade design engineering and execution with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing facade works on landmark projects (residential towers commercial complexes mixeduse developments hospitality etc.) in India or internationally.
- Strong understanding of IS codes and international standards (ASTM EN BS etc.).
- Handson experience with facade software tools like AutoCAD Revit Rhino Staad and thermal/structural analysis software.
- Excellent project management coordination and communication skills.
- Strong network within the Indian facade supply chain contractors and fabricators.
Preferred Attributes: