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Manager - Architecture Design

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Date: 6 Oct 2026

Location: Delhi, Delhi, IN

Company: GMR Group

JOB PURPOSE

AGM-Design shall be responsible for ‘Building projects’ across ‘Aerocity’ thereby responsible for Design Management, Procurement support & Construction support with high level of operational efficiency, without compromising on Corporate vision, business objectives, design intent, safety, quality, time & cost and align with the corporate development strategy on real estate development, while running feasibility studies to support it.

ORGANISATION CHART

VP & Head Design -> AGM Design

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicators

Design Management

  • Overviewing Design conceptualization, detailing and delivery for multiple projects.
  • Assist in Concept design finalization.
  • Responsible for Finalization of Approval packages, Design Development and Tender documentation. 
  • Detailed review of design documentation to ensure adherence to design brief, Concept design, completeness, interfacing with other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to optimize design and present alternate creative, innovative & cost effective design solutions without affecting design intent.
  • Value Engineering
  • Ensure zero non-compliance to Statutory requirements, satisfying all stake holder requirements.

Design  milestones to be met

Procurement Management: Coordinate and assist procurement team with Technical and Commercial inputs in tendering, vendor evaluation and vendor finalization.

In time Procurement, finalization of capable contractor / Vendor. Project Quality compliance.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Construction Management

  • Conduct site visits to review progress, quality compliance, issue resolution, RFIs, and ongoing works.
  • Participate in coordination meetings and resolve design, drawing, specification, material, and construction-related queries.
  • Manage design changes as per approved processes and approve sample boards/mock-ups for critical areas with Head Design involvement.
  • Ensure achievement of project milestones.

Stakeholder Management

  • Maintain effective coordination with project stakeholders, operations, and airport teams for timely inputs, reporting, risk mitigation, and business impact assessment.
  • Resolve conflicts and ensure seamless interface management with ALD and airport works.

Appointment of External Consultants/Specialists

  • Define WBS for design packages, shortlist and evaluate consultants, conduct pre-qualification/interviews, finalize scope of work, and support procurement, technical evaluations, and award recommendations.
  • Ensure timely achievement of project milestones.

Project Feasibility

  • Conduct feasibility studies including site analysis, code compliance assessment, development programs, test fits, case studies, and project briefs.
  • Support leasing and asset monetization initiatives.
  • Deliver business milestones as planned.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Ensure accurate documentation, progress tracking, financial reporting, and data availability for projects.
  • Maintain compliance with procedures, audits, and governance requirements.

Quality Improvement

  • Drive continuous improvement in project execution, innovation, systems, processes, technology adoption, and adherence to the master development plan.
  • Establish process controls, optimize capacity utilization, strengthen project monitoring, and develop SOPs and best practices.

Interface Management

  • Guide and support resolution of interfaces across Civil, Structural, IT, Connectivity, and Airport projects through regular reviews and monitoring.

Management Reporting

  • Publish MIS and project development reports for senior management and prepare project-specific presentations as required.
  • Support regular reviews and management oversight.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

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. 

 

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.

Sr Management ( ALD-CEO & CCO) for obtaining approvals, inputs on various project stages, project reviews etc.

 

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

Execution of project worth 400-500 crores over 3 years 

OTHER DIMENSIONS

  • Exposure to coordinating with international consultant’s/design firms/PMCs

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

B Arch & M. Arch

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • Development of Concept Designs for large building projects & Master Planning projects with International Architects.
  • Detailed technical knowledge of development of large building projects & Master Planning projects.
  • Having in-depth knowledge of architecture and good knowledge of Master planning, Infrastructure, MEP, landscape, structural design, traffic simulations, energy simulations, sustainability, smart building technologies, smart cities, security and other building projects/master plan related disciplines.
  • Expertise in building bye-laws & Building plan approval process. In depth knowledge of National building code and good knowledge of other relevant planning & building codes.
  • Ability to handle design management for multiple projects.
  • Well versed in Softwares like ACAD, Sketch up, Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint etc. and fair knowledge of Revit.
  • Expertise in running architectural feasibility studies and test fits for new projects.

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