Assistant General Manager - Architecture

- Understand the Management's intent/vision and objectives for mixed-use development at a particular location

- Survey the market/environment to keep abreast of national and global trends/ best practices in the area of architecture and design in the real estate industry

- Undertake market research on a regular basis to identify design consultants and architects of global repute relevant for specific projects

- Understand the overall budget and budgetary allocation for various phases of the project and ensure adherence to the same through the design and construction phase

- Conduct a detailed analysis of the site in terms of its boundaries, topography, impediments (if any) to development e.g. high tension line passing over the plot, applicability of civil aviation guidelines etc.

- Interact with the Liaison Architect to understand the local rules/ regulations/ norms pertaining to mixed-use real estate development (such as urban development regulations, allowable FSI, carpet area, civil aviation authority rules etc.) and the various approvals/ permissions/ sanctions etc. required from local authorities/ central regulatory bodies

- Coordinate with the Liaison Architect to understand the implications of specific design features on the overall probability of the plans, and make modifications as required

- Assist the Liaison Architect in interacting with the local approving authorities (as and when required) for the purpose of permissions and approvals

- Set the pre-qualification criteria for impalement of local architects and consultants; in coordination with the Director - Architecture, and Planning

- Identify local architects based on the pre-qualification criteria and analyze their technical capability, credentials/ past performance, adequacy of infrastructure and resources and commercial estimates

- Identify consultants for various functional areas across projects such as Structural consultants, Services consultants, Interior design consultants, Facade consultant, Landscape consultant, Lighting consultants, Acoustics and AV consultants, Graphics & Signage consultants etc.

- Prepare the design brief of the project based on the design intent of the project/ project vision, prevailing market conditions and provide it to Director - Architecture and Planning for review and finalization

- Ensure that the design brief includes design strategy/ principles, target segments, open areas, desired design trends and innovations, FSI utilization, overall timelines, etc.

- Coordinate with the international consultant to obtain the concept designs in a timely manner

- Review the concept design to ensure alignment with the design intent of the project, local development rules/ regulations, space optimization requirements etc.

- Carry out extensive reviews of the detailed working drawings developed by the local architects in the design development phase, to validate the carpet area, loading and related calculations and ensure alignment with the business plan (in terms of saleable area, chargeable area etc.)

- Provide inputs to the local architects in terms of alignment with the design intent, adherence to regulatory restrictions such as civil aviation, health and safety considerations, design details such as the size of elevators, etc. and ensure that the drawings are revised accordingly

- Conduct meetings/discussions with local architects and various consultants so as to clarify issues (if any) and support finalization of the drawings

- Review the drawings for placement of critical equipment such as chillers, DG sets, water tanks etc. and ensure that the MEP/ services are effectively housed

- Review the drawings from a look and feel or interior design perspective and provide recommendations (if any); in coordination with Director - Architecture & Planning

- Coordinate with the local architects and consultants for the timely development of GFC (good for construction) drawings, and post-approval from the Director - Architecture & Planning and Management, ensure hand-over to the Projects team

- Conduct timely reviews of the BOQs submitted by the local architects and consultants for comprehensiveness, adequacy of detailing, rate analysis etc.

- Coordinate with the local architect to get the elevation drawings are prepared on-time

- Review the detailed drawings provided by the fa- ade and landscape consultants for feasibility and approvability by the local authorities

- Monitor whether the Architect responsible for the site is participating in the weekly Project Review Meetings and is proactively highlighting all important issues/concerns, challenges/bottlenecks