Associate Manager Architecture

Prepare RFPs, scope of works and technical evaluation criteria for consultant appointment; participate in tender evaluation and recommend award

Chair design review meetings with consultants and management, drive decisions to closure and issue directions with clear accountability and timelines

Review and approve multi-disciplinary design documentation across architecture, structure, MEP and specialist packages for design intent, codal compliance, buildability and cost conformance

Present design proposals to CXO-level management, secure approvals and manage variation orders, consultant performance and scope changes within delegated authority

Own the end-to-end statutory approval strategy and drive NAC/GTAC submissions to sanction, including interpretation of bye-laws and resolution of authority queries

Own AAI height clearance submissions, OLS assessments and coordinate appeals or simulation studies where required to protect development potential

Drive Fire NOC, ECBC, EC and other statutory clearances to closure through consultants and liaison teams

Review and approve CFE drawings, MEP DBRs and compliance documentation prior to statutory submission

Own BOQ review, tender documentation and technical clarifications during the tendering cycle, and support contractor evaluation and award

Represent GMR at technical hearings with statutory authorities and negotiate favourable outcomes on compliance interpretation

External consultants, PMC, contractors & vendors.

Interacting with government bodies like AAI, Fire Services, Municipal Authorities, Pollution Control Boards, DUAC etc for approvals and regulation controls.

Asset Owners/external developers for interfacing to get appropriate design inputs.

Process leaders and team members in Projects, planning, contracts, Business Development etc. within Airport Land Development.

Internal stakeholders like Master Planning, Connectivity, Land, Security, Operations, IT etc for their requirements and inputs related to planning of ALD projects.

P&C, Finance, Management Offices etc for MIS and other reporting and approvals.

Accountable for design delivery of a portfolio of concurrent projects with cumulative capital value of INR 300+ crores. Direct influence on design-stage capex decisions, consultant fee negotiation and BOQ finalisation for individual projects of up to INR 150 crores. Prior experience of independently delivering at least one project of ~INR 100 crores through the full design lifecycle is mandatory.

Independently manages 6–8 concurrent projects across feasibility, pre-construction and under-construction stages, spanning multiple typologies

Directs and holds accountable 4–6 external consultant teams (architecture, structure, MEP, landscape, specialist) concurrently, including performance and fee management

Operates independently within delegated authority, engages directly with CXO-level management and statutory authorities, and mentors junior design resources

8-10 years of experience with a Large Developer / Grade-A Contractor / Multidisciplinary Design Consultants / Program Management Office / PMC Design Mangers, out of which any one of the below should be mandatory:

Atleast 4 years of experience in inter-disciplinary design development of Hospitality / Hotel Buildings. OR

Atleast 4 years of experience in inter-disciplinary design development of Office / Retail / Multiplex buildings

Development of detailed drawings for large building projects with various consultants across India

Having in-depth knowledge of architectural engineering drawings and good interfacing knowledge of MEP, landscape, structural design, sustainability, IoT and other design interfaced disciplines.

Confident in building bye-laws & Building plan approval process. Strong knowledge of National building code and good knowledge of other relevant planning & building codes.

Hands-on and fast-paced working in software like AutoCAD, Sketch up, Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Expertise in running architectural feasibility plans, test fits and preparing ballpark requirements for new projects.

Personal Effectiveness

Social Awareness

Entrepreneurship

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Planning & Decision Making

Capability Building

Strategic Orientation

Stakeholder Focus

Networking

Execution & Results

Teamwork & Interpersonal influence