Project Design Lead – (Modular Construction)

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.