Primary Responsibilities :

Strategic

- Survey latest developments and trends in design and architecture and make recommendations for their use in Projects of MDPL

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

- Evaluate architects & designers and undertake negotiations with them

- Build capabilities in-house to understand, critique and challenge external designs

Operational

- Review design brief options for proposed projects in collaboration with the Engineering Head/VP - Operations.

- Collaborate with and provide inputs to external consultants, designers and architects for primary design and detailing in line with project requirements

- Critically analyze designs provided by consultants with respect to financial and design feasibility

- Standardize processes across all MDPL projects with reference to practicality of designs and ease of execution of proposed designs

- Analyze & evaluate the impact of changes in design from a regulatory and statutory perspective. Update the liaison team accordingly

Financial

- Evaluate the cost impact of various design options, minimize service costs through effective negotiations with external consultants, designers and architects

- Develop the architectural budget and ensure adherence to the same People

- Conduct performance appraisals on departmental staff / personnel. Assess and fulfill training and career development requirements

- Coach subordinates to develop the team's capabilities and build a strong succession pipeline for the role

Key Result Areas : Key Performance Indicators

Financial Perspective 

A. Continuously improve bottom line

- Cost reduction through provision of efficient design options - % decrease in design cost

- Identifying best in class architects and consultants and negotiating rate contracts - % decrease in consultant costs

Internal Process Perspective 

B. Execution Excellence 

- Timely contracting of architects / consultants - Design plans to be finalized and received as per pre-defined timelines

- Develop SOPs for identification, evaluation and selection of design architects / consultants by X date

Learning and Growing Perspective

C. Training 

- % achievement of training man hours per employee as per schedule

D. Performance Management System 

- Develop department scorecards by X date

E. People Engagement 

- Department E-Sat score

- Timely resolution of employee dissatisfaction issues highlighted in the survey

Desired qualifications : B. Arch / M. Arch

Desired experience : 15 years experience with at least 10years of experience in project design of Townships, IT Parks, Hospitality and other related areas in the real estate industry

Knowledge and Skills :

Technical Knowledge :

- Project conceptualization, designing and planning

- Project design evaluation and risk assessment

- Detailed understanding of local laws and regulations impacting project design and development

- Construction techniques which are prevalent in the market at different locations

Behavioral Skills

- Creative thinking

- Analytical ability

- Ability to work in a knowledge driven collaborative work environment

- Networking ability

- Customer Orientation

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