Project Design Lead –

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.