Associate Architect Jobs in Chennai Architecture Firm

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Associate Architect positions in Chennai's private Architecture Firm sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Architecture and Urban Design employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of projects across multiple project teams, ensuring consistent design quality and delivery standards.
• Manage senior client relationships including key account clients and act as the primary point of contact for major commissions.
• Lead business development activities including client pitches, fee proposals, and design competition entries.
• Review project budgets and fee utilization across assigned projects and flag financial risks to the principals.
• Develop and retain design talent within the studio by creating mentoring structures and growth pathways.
• Contribute to the firm's positioning, thought leadership, and public profile through publications and competitions.
• Participate in firm strategic planning discussions with founding partners on growth, staffing, and new practice areas.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Arch with COA registration and 8 to 16 years of private practice experience including design leadership roles.
• Demonstrated track record of independently managing and delivering a portfolio of significant projects.
• Established client relationships and demonstrated ability to generate new architectural commissions.
• Experience in fee proposal preparation, project financial management, and studio resource planning.
• Strong design portfolio of completed projects demonstrating consistent design quality across building types.
• Mentorship and talent development experience within a design studio team environment.
• M.Arch from a recognized institution and additional recognition through awards or publications is preferred.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills