Manager Architect

Job description:

The incumbent shall be responsible for the design management, coordination, documentation and administration of multiple high-value projects, whilst adhering to the corporate governance protocols, and help in constructing projects across Hyderabad Aerocity. The incumbent shall coordinate with internal stakeholders like Business Development, Finance, Site, Projects, Contracts, as well as external consultants which includes architects, structural, MEP, landscape, interiors, green building, lighting, etc. for buildings, site planning and infrastructure.

ORGANISATION CHART:

VP Design -> Manager Architect

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Good in architectural design, site planning and good understanding and exposure on infrastructure, landscape design.
• Develop land parcels and create feasibility plans and sections for budgeting, create test fits, and prepare vision statements for onboarding consultants.
• Finalize concepts with management approvals, undertake design development and prepare tender documentation.
• Knowledge of local bye-laws and fire codes, and other building regulations, NBC and regulations.
• Review design documentation of structure, MEP in line with architecture brief to ensure adherence with the design intent.
• Assist in preparing mood boards and plan onsite mockups with alternate materials to take approvals from all parties, as per lead time requirements, without affecting the schedule.
• Take up in-house drawing preparation, presentations, SketchUp models, etc., as and when required to meet business needs.
• Responsible for administration like raising purchase requests for consultants, team equipment, etc.
• Arrange and manage design coordination meetings with consultants regularly to ensure quality and timely drawings for construction.
• Review drawings, reports, give comments for value addition, value engineering and design management.
• Extract error-free drawings from consultants and vendors and get them approved internally within the allotted time. Design milestones to be met.
• Update and amend scopes of consultants and specialists on changes and adjustments to their running orders.
• Prepare benchmark data of consultant and specialist fees, analyze quotes in relation to benchmarks and negotiate with them for finalizing change orders.
• Track expenses relative to original work orders as the project develops, and create data points for updating HOD for changes.
• Record keeping of all project documentation.
• Assist in preparing mood boards in PowerPoint.
• Close communication gaps and achieve goals within timeline.
• Maintain good synergy with project stakeholders including operations team and airport teams to provide and receive timely inputs and reports, including risk associated and business impact on critical works.
• Coordinate with Projects team for site, landscape and infrastructure planning, and execution of design.
• Diligently implement the urban design guidelines for the Aerocity for various stakeholders.
• Facilitate Business Development and Legal teams to compile scope requirements, design briefs, leasable areas and lease deeds.
• Assist BD teams in specification writing to enhance product positioning and present project briefs at business meetings with prospective clients and existing tenants.
• Documentation of project data and records.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS:

• External consultants, infrastructure, landscape, MEP, PMC, contractors and 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.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS:

• 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.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS:

Involved in the design, site and infrastructure planning and execution of at least 3-5 projects worth ~INR 50 crores over the last 3-4 years.

OTHER DIMENSIONS:

• Strong in design understanding and execution.
• Good in site planning, and exposure of infrastructure planning is helpful.
• Exposure in coordinating with consultants, contractors, vendors and PMCs.
• Good understanding of structure, landscape, services and construction.
• Should have worked in large teams, with capacity to manage all tasks related to the organization.
• Exposure to corporate governance, bureaucracy and culture.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Arch required from a reputed college.
• A certification in Architectural Engineering/M.Arch is an added advantage.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• 8-12 years of experience with a large developer / Grade-A contractor / multidisciplinary design consultants / program management office, out of which any one of the below should be mandatory:
• At least 3-4 years of experience in interdisciplinary design development of residential apartment / plotted development / hotel / retail / commercial-office buildings / hospitality 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.
• Good in site planning, infrastructure planning and site coordination.
• Confident in building bye-laws and building plan approval process.
• Strong knowledge of National Building Code and good knowledge of other relevant planning and building codes.
• Hands-on and fast-paced working in software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

COMPETENCIES:

• Interior Design (Proficient)
• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Influence

Skills

Architectural, Architecture, AutoCAD, Landscape, MEP, SketchUp, Structural