Architect

Role & responsibilities

Master Planning & Architecture

• Ensure compliance with the National Medical Commission (NMC), NABH, NBC, and local building codes.
• Integrate circulation networks, parking, utilities, and green corridors for seamless connectivity.

Interior Design

• Plan functional, ergonomic, and safe interiors for hospital wards, OPDs, classrooms, labs, hostels, and staff housing.
• Develop modular furniture layouts, finishes, lighting, and acoustics tailored to healthcare and academic needs.
• Ensure infection control, patient comfort, and universal accessibility in hospital interiors.
• Create student-centric hostel and recreational interiors with durability and aesthetics in mind.

Landscape Design

• Design green corridors, courtyards, and open spaces to enhance healing and learning environments.
• Integrate biophilic design, water bodies, shaded walkways, and outdoor seating.
• Plan sports fields, stadium seating, and recreational landscapes in compliance with international standards.
• Incorporate sustainable landscaping with native plants, rainwater harvesting, and irrigation systems.

Project Management

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed drawings using CAD/BIM tools.
• Conduct design reviews, presentations, and workshops with stakeholders.
• Oversee construction progress, quality control, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Plan for phased execution to minimize disruption to academic and hospital operations.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Master's degree in Architecture (specialization/experience in Interiors & Landscape preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale institutional/healthcare/educational projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, and BIM tools.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, healthcare design standards, and sustainable practices.

Desired Competencies

• Ability to balance aesthetics, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for multi-use campus planning.
• Experience in PPP/government-funded institutional projects.
• Familiarity with sports facility design and landscaping standards.

Architecture:

• Preparation of design brief.
• Site evaluation, analysis, and impact of existing and/or proposed development on its immediate environs.
• Design and site development.
• Structural design, in coordination with a structural consultant.
• Sanitary, plumbing, drainage, water supply, and sewerage design.
• Electrical, electronic, and communication systems and design.
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning design (HVAC) and other mechanical systems.
• Elevators, escalators, etc.
• Fire detection, fire protection, security systems, etc.
• Inspection and evaluation of construction works.

Allied Fields:

• Landscape Architecture
• Interior Architecture
• Architectural Conservation
• Retrofitting of Buildings
• Graphic Design and Signage

Concept Design:

• Examine site constraints & potential, and prepare a design brief for approval.
• Prepare a report on the site evaluation, the state of existing buildings, if any, and the analysis and impact of existing and/or proposed development on its immediate environs.
• Prepare drawings and documents to enable getting done the detailed survey and investigation at the site of the project.
• Furnish a report on measures required to be taken to mitigate the adverse impact, if any, of the existing and/or proposed development on its immediate environs.
• Prepare conceptual designs with reference to requirements given and prepare a rough estimate of cost on an area basis.

Preliminary Design and Drawings:

• Modify the conceptual designs, incorporating required changes, and prepare the preliminary drawings, sketches, study 3D model, etc., for the approval along with a preliminary estimate of cost on an area basis.

Working Drawings and Tender Documents:

• Prepare working drawings, specifications, and a schedule of quantities sufficient to prepare an estimate of cost and tender documents, including a code of practice covering aspects like mode of measurement, etc., works, and other conditions of contract.

Appointment of Contractors:

• Invite, receive, and analyze tenders; advise the client on the appointment of contractors, if required, and necessary support to be provided.

Construction:

• Prepare and issue working drawings and details for proper execution of works during construction.
• Approve samples of various elements and components.
• Check and approve shop drawings submitted by the contractors/vendors.
• Site visit to inspect and evaluate the construction works and, where necessary, clarify any decision, offer interpretation of the drawings/specifications, attend conferences and meetings to ensure that the project proceeds generally in accordance with the conditions of contract, and keep informed and render advice on actions, if required.
• In order to ensure that the work at the site proceeds in accordance with the contract documents/drawings and to exercise time and quality controls.
• Issue a Certificate of Virtual Completion of works.

Execution of the Assignment:

• The architect shall keep informed about the progress of work.
• The Architect shall appoint specialized consultants in consultation with the Client, if necessary.
• The Architect shall be responsible for the direction and integration of the consultant's work. The consultants, however, shall be fully responsible for the calculations, the detailed design, and the periodic inspection and evaluation of the work entrusted to them. The Architect shall, if requested, make available the design calculations.
• The architect will advise on the time schedule (bar chart) prepared by the contractors for the completion of work.
• The Architect shall not make any deviations, alterations, or omissions from the approved drawings involving financial implications without prior consent.
• The Architect shall exercise all reasonable skill, care, and diligence in the discharge of his duties and shall exercise such general superintendence and inspection as may be necessary to ensure that works are being executed in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Time Schedule:

• The Architect shall prepare a time schedule in respect of various services to be rendered and discharge of the client's obligations.