Job Description

GMR Group is a global Infrastructure Conglomerate with interests in Airports, Energy, Transportation and Urban Infrastructure. With over 12000 employees the Group turnover exceeds 10000 Crores and has an asset base of 67000 crores. GMR Group has developed & operates the Delhi & Hyderabad International Airports in India. In partnership with Megawide Construction Corporation, GMR is developing the Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. It has recently bagged the rights to develop and operate Goa's new airport at Mopa. The Group has 15 power generation projects of which 10 are operational and 5 are under develeopment. It has 9 operatiing road assets and a double rail track line under develeopment between Mughasarai and Kanpur on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The Group is also developing India's largest smart Airport City near Hyderabad airport and two Special Investment Regions at Krishnagiri and Kakinada. The Group has an elite security service business , with presence in 80 locations across 15 states. The Group's Corporate Social Responsibility arm, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, carries out community based development initiatives at 27 different locations across India and abroad. JOB PURPOSE Design and manage the Architectural Design Services of various CPD developments. The incumbent must align with the corporate development strategy on the real estate development, while also running feasibility studies to support it. The generation of design briefs as well as recommendation of appropriate technologies to align with longer term corporate targets. Shortlisting of design consultants who have the capability and the skillsets to deliver the above are an inherent requirement. The generation and monitoring of budgets and timelines are necessary skills. The incumbent shall be responsible to lead the urban design and master planning for all GMR Aerocity precincts in Hyderabad, Goa, Bhogapuram and Nagpur. The incumbent should understand the vision, aware of good planning practices to create world class destination and business assets. The person should anticipate the future, avoid risks, create functional design, be cost effective and innovative, whilst adhering to the GMR’s corporate administration processes ORGANISATION CHART This position reports to VP Design KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Project Overview Define the purpose and objectives of the urban design and master planning project. Align the design to the vision of GMR and project vision. Identify key stakeholders and target audience. Research and Analysis Conduct site analysis, including physical, environmental, social, and economic assessments. Review existing plans, zoning regulations, and community input. Analyze demographics, land use patterns, and infrastructure KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS •Consultants, PMC, advisors, stakeholders •External stakeholders, developers and self build clients and get appropriate design inputs and execute the installation. •External stakeholders like regulatory bodies for advice on conformity to rules and regulations. •Interacting with government bodies like AAI, BCAS, Fire Services, Municipal Authorities, Pollution Control Boards, DUAC, MOUD, DDA, NDMC etc for approvals and regulation controls •Interacting with Financial Institutions, Financial Consultants, and Leasing Agencies etc for clearances and leasing. INTERNAL INTERACTIONS Business leaders, process leaders, internal stakeholders Internal stakeholders like GMR airports, Security, Operations, IT,for their requirements and inputs related to planning & Architecture and get appropriate design for the same. Inter departmental coordination for services like interfacing with MEP,IT ,Commercial and others for getting correct finish for the requirements. Inter departmental concurrences and approvals for new proposals made and feasibility concurrence. P&C, Finance, Management Offices etc for MIS and other reporting and approvals FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS Involved in the full lifecycle of Design & Execution of atleast one masterplan development project worth around 300-400 crores over the last 10 years Ability to model budgets based on benchmarking with previous experience and networking with infra contractors Involved in the full lifecycle of one phase of masterplan development of atleast OTHER DIMENSIONS Exposure to coordinating with international consultants/design firms/PMCs Should have worked in lean teams, with capacity to manage all tasks, even if it is outside the purview of the project Ability to lead teams, while delegating work to self Exposure to corporate governance, bureaucracy and culture EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS •B Arch / M.Arch withB. Arch + M. Arch (planning / Urban Design / Urban Planning) from a reputed university RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 12-16 years of experience with a Large Real Estate Developer / Multidisciplinary Design Consultants Atleast 5 years of experience in inter-disciplinary design development of large-scale Commercial building typologies is mandatory Exposure to SEZ developments is an added advantage Exposure to City-Side Airport Masterplan developments is an added advantage COMPETENCIES Networking Personal Effectiveness Teamwork & Interpersonal influence Stakeholder Focus Entrepreneurship Capability Building Social Awareness Planning & Decision Making Execution & Results Strategic Orientation Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Design and manage the Architectural Design Services of various CPD developments. The incumbent must align with the corporate development strategy on the real estate development, while also running feasibility studies to support it. The generation of design briefs as well as recommendation of appropriate technologies to align with longer term corporate targets. Shortlisting of design consultants who have the capability and the skillsets to deliver the above are an inherent requirement. The generation and monitoring of budgets and timelines are necessary skills. The incumbent shall be responsible to lead the urban design and master planning for all GMR Aerocity precincts in Hyderabad, Goa, Bhogapuram and Nagpur. The incumbent should understand the vision, aware of good planning practices to create world class destination and business assets. The person should anticipate the future, avoid risks, create functional design, be cost effective and innovative, whilst adhering to the GMR’s corporate administration processes