Ar. Varun Patel

High-performing professional with 6+ years of core experience directing high-density residential towers, commercial office parks, corporate interior fit-outs, and civic/infrastructure mandates across Maharashtra. Deep authority over DCPR-2034 (Greater Mumbai), UDCPR 2020 (Maharashtra), the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MMC) Act 1888, and the MRTP Act 1966. Exhaustive track record handling Section 337 and Section 342 proposals, Concession Proposals, Change of User, Regularization Proposals, Structural Repairs, and Miscellaneous Approvals.

Proven record procuring IOD, Plinth CC, FCC, CFO Fire NOCs and Occupancy Certificates across BMC (MCGM), MHADA, SRA, CFO, MIDC, MSRDC, MMRCL (Metro NOC), AAI (NOCAS) and various authorities. Seamlessly integrates digital portal workflows (AutoDCR, BPAMS/BPMS, BMC, MIDC, NOCAS) with in-house company projects, turnkey interior execution, and end-to-end Project Management achieving zero site downtime.

HEAD – ARCHITECTURE at LIAISON BANK (DBRE INDIA) (2025-01 – Present)

• Manage documentation, submission, and follow-ups for all statutory approvals.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, project, legal) for design and compliance alignment.
• Monitor project timelines related to approvals and highlight risks or delays.
• Stay updated with changes in government policies, building regulations, and approval processes.
• Support licensing and compliance strategy for new and ongoing projects Required Experience & Qualifications.
• Proven working experience with: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC approvals), Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
• Development Control Regulations (DCR) / UDCPR.
• Building approval workflows and compliance procedures.
• Statutory NOCs and licensing processes.
• Experience in handling large-scale residential, commercial, or redevelopment projects preferred Key Skills.
• Strong liaison and coordination skills with government authorities.
• Expertise in architectural planning and statutory compliance.
• Documentation, submission, and follow-up management.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant architectural software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving and deadline management Preferred Profile.
• Exposure to ERP systems, workflow tracking, and SOP implementation.
• Strong network within approval authorities and departments etc.

IN-HOUSE ARCHITECT at LIAISON BANK (DBRE INDIA) (2024-01 – 2025-01)

Drafting, studying, preparing, office reports, municipal drawings, scrutinizing the proposals as per standard norms such as DCPR 2034, UDCPR, CDCPR, MIDC etc. Licensing & Liaison responsible for managing statutory approvals, architectural compliance, and coordination with regulatory authorities for building projects. The role focuses on securing timely approvals, ensuring adherence to development control regulations, and facilitating smooth liaison with government bodies such as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, Slum Rehabilitation Authority, and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority.

• Coordinate with BMC, MHADA, SRA, and MMRDA for approvals, permissions, and compliances.
• Prepare and review architectural drawings, layouts, and development proposals as per regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Development Control Regulations (DCR), UDCPR and local building by-laws.
• Layout approvals, Commencement Certificates (CC).
• Intimation of Disapproval (IOD), Occupation Certificates (OC), Building Completion Certificates.
• Liaise with government departments for NOCs such as Fire, Environment, Water, Sewerage, and Traffic etc.
• Manage documentation, submission, and follow-ups for all statutory approvals.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, project, legal) for design and compliance alignment.
• Monitor project timelines related to approvals and highlight risks or delays.
• Stay updated with changes in government policies, building regulations, and approval processes.
• Support licensing and compliance strategy for new and ongoing projects Required Experience & Qualifications.

PROJECT ARCHITECT at SENGHANI ARCHITECTS (2020-01 – 2024-01)

• Managed and delivered residential, commercial, industrial projects from DD stage to GFC stage.
• Conducted site visits and site completion on possession date and preparing all sets of drawings for the same.
• Prepared design proposals and feasibility reports.
• Collaborate and co ordination with clients and developers.
• Co ordination with consultants involved in the project (rcc, mep, landscape, elevation, municipal etc).
• Co ordination with sales team for brochure, usp, marketing and drawings required for the above.
• Drafting, studying, preparing, office reports, municipal drawings, scrutinizing the proposals as per standard norms such as DCPR 2034, UDCPR, CDCPR, MIDC etc.

INTERN at MHADA HEAD OFFICE (2017-01 – 2018-01)

Completed internship program of 7+ months.

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture – Lokmanya Tilak Institute of Architecture & Design Studies, University of Mumbai (L.T.I.A.D.S) (2015-01 – 2020-01)

H.S.C in Science in Science – National Education Society Junior College (N.E.S) (2013-01 – 2015-01)