Modulus Housing | Engineering Team Lead

Engineer Lead -Modular Construction

Join a Team Engineering the Future of Construction:

Building Beyond Bricks: A Collaborative Journey Towards Transformative Personal Construction

Inspired by the vision of empowering individuals and enriching lives through personal building, we embark on a transformative journey driven by the power of collaboration and fueled by groundbreaking scientific advancements. This isn't just about erecting structures; it's about unlocking human potential by creating personal spaces that inspire, nurture, and propel individuals and communities towards a brighter future.

Our Mission of developing Modular Building Technology that empowers & enriches customers’ lives - benefits all of humanity.

To revolutionise personal construction through cutting-edge scientific advancements and human-centric design, creating modular building systems that are:

Building the Future, Block by Block:

• Factory-born precision: Envision modular systems born in controlled factory environments, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and precision in every block.
• Intuitive assembly: Design building blocks that snap together seamlessly, akin to LEGO®, empowering individuals with user-friendly construction experiences.
• Robust resilience: Develop systems that withstand harsh handling, extreme weather conditions, and the test of time, providing long-lasting value and peace of mind.
• Speeding up construction: Revolutionize construction timelines, transforming months into hours, unlocking the potential for rapid deployment of homes, schools, and essential infrastructure.

Team - Core Values

🎯 M.B.T focus (Modular Building Technology)

We are committed to building fast, safe, intuitive beneficial MBT that will have a massive positive impact on people’s future.

Anything that doesn’t help with that is out of scope.

🔥 Intense and scrappy

Building something exceptional requires hard work (often on unglamorous stuff) and urgency; everything (that we choose to do) is important.

Be unpretentious and do what works; find the best ideas wherever they come from.

💥 Scale

We believe that scale—in our models, our systems, ourselves, our processes, and our ambitions—is magic. When in doubt, scale it up.

💖 Make something people love

Our technology and products should have a transformatively positive effect on people’s lives.

🫂 Team spirit

Our biggest advances, and differentiation, come from effective collaboration in and across teams. Although our teams have increasingly different identities and priorities, the overall purpose and goals have to remain perfectly aligned.

🔑 Nothing is someone else’s problem.

Office Location:-  IITM RP Tharamani, Chennai

The Role

As the Engineering Lead, you will spearhead the pursuit of PEB-based EPC tenders that offer strategic advantages. You will lead the development of innovative construction methods and oversee the creation of comprehensive engineering deliverables. Your leadership will be pivotal in ensuring all projects adhere to industrialized construction principles, optimizing efficiency and quality across structural, non-structural, electrical, and plumbing disciplines for the structures we build.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Tender Selection:

• Partner with Sales and Marketing: Collaborate with these departments to identify projects that align with both strategic goals and Prefab suitability.
• Competitive Advantage Analysis: Go beyond just cost. Analyze tenders for factors like faster time-to-market, improved quality control, and reduced environmental impact – key Prefab benefits.
• Identify and pursue key PEB-based EPC tenders that align with the firm's strategic goals.
• Assess tenders for potential benefits and competitive advantages.
• Develop a Prefab Expertise Database: Create an internal database capturing past project successes and challenges. This informs future tender selection and helps refine construction methodologies to address recurring issues.
• Embrace Innovation Workshops: Conduct regular brainstorming sessions where the team explores and evaluates new technologies and construction methods for Prefab projects.
• Focus on Innovation & Expertise: Prioritize tenders that allow the team to showcase their innovative construction methods. Encourage participation in industry research and development initiatives to stay ahead of the curve.

Design and Engineering

• Prefab-Specific Design Principles: Integrate modularity, pre-fabrication potentials, and efficient on-site assembly.
• Standards Compliance: Adhere to Indian Standards (IS) and ISO codes.
• Structural Review: Structural engineering documents undergo rigorous vetting by IITM.
• Drawing Standards: Construction drawings adhere to ISO 19650, and manufacturing drawings follow ASME standards.
• Material Selection: All building materials meet industry standards.
• Quality Assurance: Establish stringent quality control procedures.
• Lean & JIT Integration: Incorporate Lean Construction and JIT principles.
• Standardization and Prefab Best Practices: Encourage standardized Prefab elements and methods, and automate tasks.
• Cross-Training and Collaborative Problem-Solving: Promote cross-training and collaborative problem-solving.
• Integrated Planning & Risk Management: Work closely with stakeholders and establish a collaborative risk management plan.

Engineering Deliverables for Modular ConstructionProject Planning and Design

• Project Overview: Name, description, client details, schedule with key milestones.
• Design Documents:GA Drawings: Overall layout, dimensions, connections, building services locations.
• Shop Drawings: Detailed module drawings for manufacturing (DFMA).
• Structural Calculations: Analysis and calculations to meet building codes.
• MEP Drawings: Detailed drawings for mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems.
• Material Specifications:BOM: Comprehensive list of materials with quantities, specifications, standards.
• MSDS: Safety information for all materials.
• Quality Control:ITP: Inspection and testing procedures.
• NCR Process: Non-conformance reporting and resolution.
• Additional: Sustainability report, logistics plan (optional).

Project Management

• Pre-Construction:Scope Definition: Collaborate with the project manager and client to define the project scope, including functionalities, specifications, and performance requirements.
• Design Management: Lead the engineering team in developing designs that meet project requirements, adhere to building codes and standards, and optimize for efficient manufacturing and on-site assembly.
• COBie Implementation: Master the COBie standard for efficient data exchange.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Material Selection and Procurement: Select cost-effective materials.
• Design Review and Approval: Facilitate design reviews and obtain necessary approvals.
• Schedule Development: Contribute to the development of a realistic project schedule.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Implement systems to collect and analyze project data.
• Break Down Silos: Foster a collaborative environment across departments.
• Construction:Engineering Support: Provide ongoing support to the manufacturing team.
• Quality Control: Ensure thorough reviews and approvals of shop drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Change Management: Anticipate and manage design changes efficiently.
• Technical Problem Solving: Address technical issues that may arise during construction.
• Post-Construction:As-Built Documentation: Create accurate "as-built" drawings.
• Lessons Learned: Identify lessons learned for future projects.

Construction Methodology Development

• Embrace Innovation: Challenge the team to explore new techniques and materials.
• Standardization with Flexibility: Develop standardized methods while allowing for customization.
• Prefab Playbook: Create a standardized approach for developing construction methodologies.
• Embrace Tech-Driven Efficiency: Integrate BIM and other technologies.
• Focus on Sustainability: Integrate sustainable practices into the construction methodology.
• Thriving Team Culture:Establish Team Culture: Develop a team culture focused on excitement, optimism, and curiosity.
• Invest in Prefab Expertise: Provide training opportunities.
• Recognition & Reward: Celebrate achievements and recognize contributions.
• Open Communication & Psychological Safety: Foster an environment of open discussion, risk acknowledgment, experimentation, and stakeholder involvement.
• Prefab Champions: Develop team members into Prefab construction champions.
• Learning Culture: Foster a continuous learning environment.
• Develop Prefab Expertise: Deepen the team's understanding of PEB capabilities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Client Focus: Develop a strong understanding of client needs and incorporate their feedback.
• Integrated Prefab Process: Develop a clear, holistic, and well-communicated Prefab process involving all stakeholders.
• Prefab Expertise Sharing: Educate other stakeholders about the benefits and limitations of Prefab construction.
• Continuous Improvement: Pursue a path of continuous improvement and celebrate team members' contributions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering.
• Extensive experience in modular construction and offsite fabrication.
• Proficiency in relevant software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Proficiency in DFMA and PFEMA principles.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Understanding of basic electrical and plumbing design principles.
• Ability to research and identify suitable building materials.
• Familiarity with construction material procurement processes.

Behavioural Tendancy

Synergy with Vision, Passion for positive contribution to humanity, Availability, Responsibility, Versatility, Resourcefulness, Thoroughness & Attention to Detail, Team spirit & being the change you want to see.

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