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 per