Personnel Assessment

Job Position – Architect

Names Roll No.

Kiran Chopde 19
Priyanka Dalvi 20
Hemant Desai 21
Prachi Doshi 22
Julius D’Souza 23
Lily D’Souza 24
Nisha Dubey 25
Riena Dubey 26
Richa Dwivedi 27

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Definition: “Architect”

An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and

oversight of the construction of buildings, who practices architecture.
To practice architecture means to offer or render services in
connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of
buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that
have as their principal purpose human occupancy or use.

Professionally, an architect's decisions affect public safety, and

thus an architect must undergo specialized training consisting of
advanced education and/or internship for practical experience to earn
a license to practice architecture.

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ARCHITECTURE CONSULTING
FIRMS

Name of the Organisation: Manchanda Associates

Services Rendered:
• Programme development
• Feasibility studies
• Site analysis
• Master planning
• Urban design solutions
• Healthcare facility planning
• Environmental design proposals
• Architectural / Structural designing with services infrastructure
• Quantity surveying / tender documentation
• Renovation
• Adaptive re-use of existing buildings
• Space planning
• Interior design

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 Type of
Employment
Position Division Reporting To Location
{Perm
/Contract}

Architect Construction Head – Projects Permanent Mumbai

Other No. of years of Level /

Qualification Age
Requirements Experience Grade

5-year Bachelor 3-5 years of work

exp preferably Dy. General
of Architecture Male 30 - 32 yrs
Manager
programs

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with concerned professionals about the design of

an environment
• Prepare and present feasibility reports and design
proposals to the client
• Advise client on the practicality of their project
• Assist in site selection
• Provide support to IT in design and project management,
specifically using software packages such as Computer
Aided Design (CAD)
• Adhere to financial budgets and deadlines
• Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications
• Specify & ensure the nature and quality of materials
required

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• Prepare tender applications and presentations
• Negotiate with contractors and other professionals
• Prepare applications for planning and building control
departments
• Prepare tender documents for contracts
• Manage Project and co-coordinate the work of contractors
controlling a project from start to finish
• Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the
project is running on time and to budget
• Resolve problems and issues that arise during
construction
• Identify deviation (if any) in project implementation &
ensure timely action on the same

JOB SPECIFICATION

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Competencies required for this job

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for achievement

• Customer Focus
• Communication & Interpersonal understanding.

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Innovativeness (INN)
• Strategic Thinking (ST)
• Influencing and Impact (IAI)
• Conflict Management (CM)
• Intercultural Orientation (IO)
• Work Arrangement – Planning & Organizing.
• Team working
• Environment, Health & Safety Awareness

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS

• Professional degree in architecture must be from a school of

architecture accredited by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB)
• Well versed with Computer Aided Design (CAD)

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 SELECTION PROCESS

1. Establishing Evaluation Criteria

• Experience with similar projects

• Design Quality of comparable projects
• Accuracy of cost estimates on Comparable projects
• Ability to work well with the community
• Experience in the local construction and the funding
program
• Technical knowledge of construction

2. Identifying the Prospective candidates

3. Screening

• Review Qualification, Profile and Work experience

• Set up interview process

4. Conduct Interviews

• Technical Interview by head of the department

• HR Interview
• Interview by an Director (depending upon the position
requirement)

5. Assignment / subject is given to assess the requirement of the

job / position.

6. Negotiation of Salary & other terms of employment

7. Medical Test is done to ensure the Health fitness

8. Reference check

9. Assign a Mentor

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 RETAIL

Company Name: Reliance Retail Ltd.

Company Profile:

Since its inception in 2006, Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) has grown
into an organisation that caters to millions of customers, thousands of
farmers and vendors. Based on its core growth strategy of backward
integration, RRL has made rapid progress towards building an entire
value chain starting from the farmers to the end consumers.

In the last year, Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) continued to fulfil its
commitment of enriching Indian consumer’s shopping experience and
providing quality merchandise at an attractive value proposition. More
than 3 years into operation, RRL has now expanded its presence in
more than 85 cities across 14 states in India. RRL forged ahead with
its expansion plans and rolled out stores across the country. RRL’s
footprint now spans a network of more than 1,000 stores.

RRL operates several ‘value’ & ‘specialty’ formats. The ‘value’ formats
that RRL operates are: ‘Reliance Fresh’, a neighbourhood concept,
‘Reliance Mart’, an all under one roof supermarket concept &
‘Reliance Super’, a mini-mart concept. The ‘value’ formats offer a
wide range and assortment of products required for daily household
needs. The ‘specialty’ formats are: ‘Reliance Digital’, a consumer
durables & information technology concept, ‘Reliance Trends’, an
apparel & accessories concept, ‘Reliance Wellness’, a health, wellness
& beauty concept, ‘I-Store by Reliance Digital’, an exclusive Apple
products concept, ‘Reliance Footprint’, a footwear concept, ‘Reliance

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Jewels’, a jewellery concept, ‘Reliance Timeout’, a books, music &
entertainment concept, ‘Reliance AutoZone’, an automotive products
& services concept and ‘Reliance Living’, a home ware, furniture,
modular kitchens, furnishings concept.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications,

materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, and construction
time.

• Consult with client to determine functional and spatial

requirements of structure.

• Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and

specification documents.

• Plan layout of project and make critical observations and

identify improper building structure.

• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

• Prepare scale drawings and maintain records, prepare reports

and correspondence related to the work.

• Ability to estimate material and labour costs.

• Integrate engineering element into unified design.

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 • Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during
construction to monitor compliance with plans.

• Administer construction contracts.

• Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction

contracts.

• Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and

reports.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Qualification:

• B. Arch from Mumbai University

• M. Arch will be an added advantage

Sex: Male preferred as would involve extensive travelling

Experience: Between 3-6years

Industry Type: Retail/ Real Estate preferred in Commercial planning

setup

Location: Mumbai

Designation: Sr. Architect

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Salary: 6-8Lacs pa

Skill Set desired:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the

strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions
or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems
and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate
options and implement solutions.
• Management of Personnel Resources -- Motivating,
developing, and directing people as they work to achieve the
task.
• Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Writing & Speaking -- Communicating effectively in writing
and talking to others to convey information effectively.

Key Requirements:

• Should be flexible and adaptable

• Knowledge of interior design and site execution along with rate
analysis
• Knowledge of municipal and bye laws and drawings is must.
• Should be proactive and result oriented to achieve business
success
• Should possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Should have good networking skills
• Should be confident, clear and stable in thinking to deliver the
results

SELECTION PROCESS

There are in all 4 main rounds of interview conducted -

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• Releasing an Advertisement or requirement for the position

• Interested candidates will revert with their current work and the
plan layout required working on the new position

• Shortlisted candidates are called for a Technical test to check

the feasibility of the plan submitted

• Post clearing the technical test, shortlisted candidates have to

go through a formal interview with the Head of the Technical
and Engineering team

• Final round is with HR to check with if the candidate meets the

Organisation requirement and is culture fit and as per the
organisation standards

• Reference check is prerequisite and failing which the offer

stands withdrawn

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REAL ESTATE CONSULTANCY
Name of the Organisation: Synectics
Introduction:

We provide solutions beyond architecture domain and take care of all

responsibilities and activities of interior and exterior development.

Our approach is to provide solutions with a difference, applying

innovative techniques and communication. The main objective is to
excel beyond normal offing and application of creativity, style and
aesthetics. Our professional beliefs have always been collective
working and productivity. Those have been testimonial in their
success in garnering support of innumerable clients. We believe in the
thoughts that

"Ideas have shaped the course of history and will continue to do so;
Experience and knowledge truly get realised only when they are used
ethically and righteously for customers' benefit; Creative thinking gets
more inspiration when innovation is mixed with it."Synectics mirrors a
growth in the spectrum not only in terms of turnover, but also in
radically growing volume of clients from various segments and strata.

The visionaries have a clear insight of the business trends in the

industry and wish to excel and expand on the bases of service and
solutions.

Company link: www.synecticsindia.com

Services rendered:

• Turnkey Interior Design and Consultancy

• Architectural Design Consultancy
• All kinds of Modular Furniture
• Real Estate Consultancy
• Valuation and Quantity Surveying
• Restoration Architectural and Structural Consultancy
• Landscape Architectural Works
• Logistic Support
• Finance Consultancy
• Environmental Engineering Consultancy

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 JOB DESCRIPTION
• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications,
materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, and construction
time.
• Preparing drafts, plan layouts and designing the site plan and
making scaled drawings of the project.
• Design and development of premium apartments and
commercial spaces, keeping in line with the Company ideology
• Finalize concept design and schematic design
• Integrate engineering element into unified design
• Prepare and administer contract documents for building
contractors.
• Liaise with other architects and interior designer in case
schematic design involves interiors
• Supervise the design development
• Track and monitor preparation of final drawings/construction
drawings by consultants and structural designs
• Ensure that the construction drawing and structural drawings
are in sync with each other
• Direct and guide draughtsman for preparation of various
drawings
• Ensure adherence of project timelines and progress
• Consult with client to determine functional and spatial
requirements of structure.
• Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during
construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and
reports.
• Work Ability to handle projects independently.

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 • Oversee staff development and drive motivation levels of the
team

JOB SPECIFICATION

Location: Mumbai

Reporting: Head of Designing

Requirement:

Qualification & Experience:

 B. Arch from a reputed architectural firm with 3+ years of

experience

 Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop.

Personal Success Characteristics:

 Driving multiple large scale projects - Retail, Hotel, Residential,

Townships & Mixed Use. Independently drive projects & ensure
quality output of drawings.

 Would need to be a highly creative designer and possess

excellent graphic and illustration skills;

 Responsible for all stages -concept, presentation, designing,

coordination & execution drawings.

 Excellent communication, multi-tasking & persuasive skills with

clients, consultants & suppliers

 Team Player

 Crisis management ability & timely deliverance of multiple

projects

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  Time management, good communication skills, awareness of
market trends, materials, technology used for building
construction.

 Should be regular, efficient, pro-active, patient & committed

SELECTION PROCESS

The interview process of the candidate (Architect) is taken up as

follows:

1. A preliminary round to examine the candidate's documents and

antecedents is conducted by HR. The focus is only to make sure that
all relevant documentation is in place, however any questions relating
to the architects work or experience would be asked by the Line and
Senior Manager.

The architect’s credentials generally comprise the following:

• Degree / Diploma certificates
• Additional qualifications
• Proficiency in handling design tools
• Recognitions, citations & awards
• Any recognition in extracurricular activities, special talents
• Work experience & list of clients, works & experience of
handling people
• Any courses or study in self development activities that may
have bearing on his work
• Portfolio drawings of past work done along with presentation of
special feature of the work where the architect can showcase
his special aptitudes.

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 • Application form / letter
• CV / Resume along with relevant photographs as may be
required by the organisation.

2. Second round is followed up by a Senior Manager or Director.

This is generally for short listing of suitable candidates at this stage.

3. Third round could take place again with the above Senior Manager
or Director along with the Chairman, MD and/or Owner for the final
selection. Depending on the seniority of the appointment as well as
the complexity involved in processing the candidature, the above
different processes could happen on the same day, or even spread
out over a period of time as per the convenience of all concerned, or
as required by the priority of the appointment.

4. Offer discussion and joining formalities are completed

Limitations
1. No assessment device / tool is used to screen the candidate for this
role i.e. paper pencil test, Psychometric test, Situational tests, role
plays or managerial games etc.
2. Case study based interviews / tests are not conducted to indentify
the skill level.
3. More emphasizes on past records/work/project
4. Difficult to find dedicated/fulltime Architect for an organization as
most of them prefer to do freelancing.
5. Police verification is also absent.
6. Reference check is not conducted.

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 Comparative Analysis

Name/ Manchand Reliance Synectics

Selection a Retail
process Associate Ltd.
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Project Project/Plan Project
Evaluation submission is layout to be submission is
Criteria not mandatory submitted not mandatory

Technical test Technical test Technical test

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Pre Selection conducted conducted not mandatory
test

Medical test is Medical test is Medical test is

Post Selection mandatory conducted but not required
test not mandatory

Reference Reference Reference

Reference Check is Check is Check is not
Check prerequisite prerequisite required

Synopsis
Simple selection process is followed in most of the organization
comprising of 2-3 rounds of interviews. The job specification is more
or less the same in all the organisations. Job description too is mostly
common in all the organisations where the architect needs to prepare
information about the design, materials, estimated costs, consulting
with clients and planning layout of the project. So even though the
company profile might be different, the basic skill sets to perform a
task for an architect remains the same.

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