AGM - Design -

Job description

**JOB PURPOSE** The AGM - Design plays a pivotal role in shaping the visual and functional excellence of airport interiors, ensuring alignment with global standards. This role is responsible for conceptualizing, strategizing, and overseeing the execution of high-quality finishes that enhance the terminal’s ambience and passenger experience. By integrating innovation, compliance, and cost-effective design solutions, the role ensures seamless project execution while maintaining aesthetic and functional integrity, to uphold excellence in airport design and infrastructure. **ORGANISATION CHART** AGM – Design --> Chief Executive Officer - DIAL --> Head – Finishes **Responsibilities** **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Design Strategy & Concept Development • Develop and monitor the implementation of architectural and interior design concepts aligned with world-class airport standards & industry norms. • Strategize the inclusion of new elements like artwork, upgraded materials, and functional improvements. • Ensure conceptualization aligns with site feasibility, utilizing industry-standard software (AutoCAD 2D/3D, SketchUp, Photoshop, BIM, Lumion, Revit). • Establish design iteration timelines and approval cycles to streamline design processes. • Review and refine spatial layouts to optimize functionality, passenger flow, and commercial viability while maintaining design integrity and aesthetic coherence. • Review and approve detailed joinery, millwork, ceiling designs and other architectural designs to maintain consistency in finishes. • Design Approval Turnaround Time • Design Feasibility Success Rate AOP, Budget & Financial Management • Give inputs for the AOP Preparation for the department. • Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs), estimates, and specifications for procurement and execution. • Assess cost variations, rate analyses, and budgeting for new materials and finishes, as per the requirement. • Achievement of the targets defined in AOP • Deviation from department budget – Budgeted vs. Actuals Planning & Execution of Finishes • Oversee the transition from conceptual design to approved execution plans, ensuring compliance with site constraints. • Guide the creation of detailed mock-ups for approved concepts to facilitate visualization and refinement. • Manage SAP documentation for work awards, including Non-Financial Approvals (NFAs) and other necessary approvals. • Design to Execution Plan Timeline Adherence • Mock-up Success Rate Compliance & Quality Assurance • Conduct design reviews for any new unit additions, ensuring alignment with established aesthetics and functional standards. • Monitor execution activities to prevent deviations from design standards, ensuring uniformity and quality. • Number of Designs Reviewed Vs. Finalized • Quality Compliance in Design Performance Metrics & Innovation • Set benchmarks for approval timelines, concept iterations, and specification finalization. • Monitor competitor initiatives and industry trends to introduce innovative design strategies. • Continuously refine and adapt execution strategies based on project complexity and airport functional requirements. • Innovation Adoption Rate • Passenger Feedback **Responsibilities** **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details** Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Team Development & Management • Conduct periodic evaluations, identify training needs, facilitate skill development programs, and enhance team competencies. • Address team concerns, provide guidance, and create opportunities for professional growth. • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Attrition rates • Employee Engagement scores **EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS** • Airport stakeholders, hospitality operators, commercial tenants, and branding consultants. **INTERNAL INTERACTIONS** • Detailed discussion with concerned interdepartmental teams for design requirements to analyze the dependability. • Regular interaction with other disciplines for getting necessary support/ input in terms of required building services **FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS** • Capex • Opex **OTHER DIMENSIONS** • Manage and mentor a design team of at least 1 GM, 2 AGMs, 2 Managers, 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination. **EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS** • B. Arch (Required) • M. Arch (Preferred) **RELEVANT EXPERIENCE** • 10+ Years of total experience • At least 7-8 Years of experience of Interior design & Finishes **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 • Finishing Works (Proficient) • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Integration (Proficient) • Retail Design and Fit Out (Proficient) • Materials and Finishes Selection Knowledge (Proficient) • Exterior Envelope and Façade Works (Proficient) • Universal Design and Accessibility Standards (Proficient) • Value Engineering (Proficient) • Lighting and Acoustics in Passenger Terminals (Proficient) • Egress Planning (Proficient) • Interior Landscaping and Art Integration (Proficient) • Quality Control (Proficient) • Architecture and Visualization Software Proficiency (Proficient) • Ergonomic Design Knowledge (Proficient) • Aesthetic Ideation and Branding (Proficient)