Architect – Education Infrastructure Projects

Role Purpose

The Architect will be responsible for planning, designing, and supporting the execution of school and educational infrastructure projects. The role involves developing child-friendly, inclusive, and sustainable spaces that align with pedagogy, safety norms, and government standards. The Architect will provide expertise in design, documentation, budgeting, and project supervision while ensuring innovation, cost-efficiency, and long-term sustainability of educational facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. School Space Planning & Design

• Conduct site
• Prepare conceptual layouts for classrooms, STEM labs, libraries, WASH blocks, play areas, and staff facilities.
• Incorporate child-friendly, inclusive, and sustainable design principles.
• Create flexible learning spaces that support activity-based and experiential learning.

2. Drawing & Documentation

• Develop architectural drawings (plans, elevations, sections, 2D & 3D views).
• Prepare working drawings for execution (furniture layout, electrical, plumbing, flooring details).
• Generate as-built drawings after project completion.
• Support engineers in preparing BOQs with accurate design inputs.

3. School

• Translate education into spatial planning.
• Suggest design improvements for natural light, ventilation, accessibility, and comfort.
• Recommend specialized zones such as reading corners, STEM innovation hubs, and digital spaces.

4. Budgeting & Cost Support

• Collaborate with budgeting managers to validate BOQ quantities.
• Provide material specifications (tiles, paint, furniture, waterproofing solutions) aligned with cost efficiency.
• Recommend value-engineered design alternatives without compromising safety or aesthetics.

5. Civil & Aesthetic Elements

• Define finishing details (plaster, flooring, paint, waterproofing).
• Design facades, entrances, and landscape elements for enhanced aesthetics.
• Integrate child-centric design features like wall graphics, signage, and display areas.

6. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to building codes, government regulations, and safety norms.
• Incorporate barrier-free design features (ramps, inclusive toilets, tactile indicators).
• Integrate fire safety and evacuation planning into school layouts.

7. Project Execution Support

• Provide clarifications to site engineers and contractors.
• Conduct site to ensure execution matches design intent.
• Revise and adapt designs based on site realities and stakeholder feedback.

8. Sustainability & Innovation

• Recommend green building practices (rainwater harvesting, daylight optimization, natural ventilation).
• Suggest eco-friendly materials (recycled products, low-VOC paints, sustainable finishes).
• Integrate energy-efficient solutions (solar power, LED lighting, insulation systems).

9. Coordination & Communication

• Budgeting Managers for cost and BOQ alignment.
• Civil Engineering for execution feasibility.
• Leadership & Pedagogy Teams to align design with learning outcomes.
• Prepare presentations, design decks, and renders for approvals by partners, funders, or government bodies.

10. Research & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with global trends in school and child-friendly architecture.
• Benchmark designs against international standards
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and innovative ideas to improve school infrastructure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of designs, drawings, and revisions.
• Accuracy and quality of BOQ inputs and documentation.
• Compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Stakeholder satisfaction on the job.
• Number of sustainable and innovative practices

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) – Mandatory.
• And – Preferred, especially in Educational / Institutional / Sustainable Architecture.
• Registered COA – Required.
• Experience: 2–5 years (mid-level) / 5–10 years (senior level) in institutional or school infrastructure design.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD – Drafting & detailing.
• SketchUp / Lumion / Enscape / V-Ray–
• A – Design decks & presentations.
• MS Office / Excel – Documentation & BOQ coordination.
• Strong knowledge of NBC, IS Codes, safety, and accessibility standards.

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Strong design thinking with focus on child-centric, safe, and inclusive spaces.
• Ability to balance creativity, functionality, and cost-efficiency.
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and detailing.
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for education, sustainability, and community impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹2,413,042.88 per year

Work Location: In person