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Jaya Joshi

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Architecture and design leader at EKAA Associates, scaling the practice and delivering developments valued at over INR 1,500 crore.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m open to relocating to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and international markets.

At EKAA Associates, I grew an architecture and design practice from a two-person startup into a multidisciplinary team of 20+ while increasing annual revenue from INR 30 lakh to INR 5 crore. I’ve led projects across residential, educational, and institutional sectors with cumulative development value exceeding INR 1,500 crore.

At NYRA Design and Build Private Limited, I founded a complementary business to extend services beyond architectural consultancy into turnkey delivery. I established foundational business and safety structures, and led vendor evaluations and commercial negotiations for project finishes and specialist ironmongery.

Earlier, at RC Architecture Private Limited and BSCPL Infrastructure Limited, I led or managed design coordination across corporate and residential developments, bringing architecture, structural, and MEP teams together. At Atkins India, I contributed to UK-based developments, preparing design packages through RIBA Stages C to K and supporting coordination for the Poltair School project.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder and Director of Design

Current

NYRA Design and Build Private Limited

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Founded a design-build company to expand service offerings beyond architectural consultancy, providing end-to-end solutions spanning design, procurement, construction management, and project execution.

Design Build Procurement vendor negotiation Brand Identity Compliance BOCW WCP

Current

Co-Founder and Director of Architecture and Design

Current

EKAA Associates

Aug 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Built and scaled the firm from a two-person startup into a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice, achieving revenue growth from INR 30 lakh to INR 5 crore annually and delivering projects with cumulative value exceeding INR 1,500 crore.

Architectural Design Team Leadership Client Engagement Project Delivery MEP Coordination Documentation Scheduling

Team Lead and Senior Architect

RC Architecture Private Limited

Jun 2010 - Jul 2018 (8 years 1 month)

Led multidisciplinary design teams in delivering complex corporate and residential projects, balancing design excellence, technical feasibility, and commercial objectives. Directed project planning and resource allocation across multiple concurrent assignments.

Design Leadership Team Management MEP Coordination Project Planning Resource Allocation

Assistant Design Manager

BSCPL Infrastructure Limited

Jul 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Managed design coordination for diverse real estate portfolios spanning luxury apartments, villas, and affordable housing. Set up quality reviews and integrated sustainable design practices.

Design Coordination Quality Assurance Site Inspections Sustainable Design

Assistant Architect

Atkins India

Oct 2007 - May 2010 (2 years 7 months)

Contributed to high-profile UK-based developments within a top-tier international engineering and design consultancy. Prepared detailed design development packages and project documentation through RIBA Stages C to K.

Design Development Documentation RIBA Plan of Work Cross border Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Executive Leadership Program, Executive Leadership

2026 -

Participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Executive Leadership Program at IIM Ahmedabad from January 2026 to April 2026.

B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture

2001 - 2006

Bachelor of Architecture degree from B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, from 2001 to 2006.