Lead - Design Coordination (Architecture)

1. Owner's Design Representation & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the Asset Owner's representative for all architectural design matters across the project 

lifecycle.

• Act as the primary interface between hotel operators, architects, interior designers, engineering 

consultants, PMCs, contractors, and internal business stakeholders.

• Ensure project objectives, brand aspirations, budget requirements, operational needs, and 

development strategies are appropriately reflected in the design.

• Drive timely decision-making and resolution of design-related issues impacting project delivery.

• Lead design review workshops and governance meetings while maintaining action trackers and 

closure reports.

2. Architectural Design Management

• Review and oversee architectural design development from Concept Design to GFC stage.

• Ensure consultant deliverables meet project briefs, development objectives, operator 

requirements, and approved design intent.

• Critically evaluate designs from the perspective of functionality, guest experience, operational 

efficiency, maintainability, constructability, and commercial viability.

• Monitor compliance with: 

o Hotel brand standards

o Local authority requirements

o Building regulations and statutory approvals

o Fire & life safety norms

o Accessibility requirements

o Sustainability and ESG standards

3. Coordination with Hotel Operators & Brand Teams

• Manage architectural coordination with hotel operators and brand technical services teams.

• Review and consolidate operator comments and ensure integration into project designs where 

aligned with business objectives.

• Evaluate brand requirements for feasibility, cost implications, schedule impact, and long-term 

operational benefits.

• Balance operator expectations with owner objectives, commercial considerations, and project 

constraints.

• Secure timely approvals from operators and brand representatives during design development.

4. Multi-Disciplinary Design Coordination

• Ensure seamless coordination between Architecture, Interior Design, MEP, Structural, Façade, 

Landscape, Lighting, Kitchen, Laundry, Signage, Security, and Specialty Consultants.

• Identify interface gaps and design conflicts during design development stages.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary reviews and design integration workshops.

• Lead constructability reviews and support BIM-based coordination initiatives where applicable.

5. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Review design proposals from a commercial and lifecycle-cost perspective.

• Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising brand positioning, guest experience, 

quality, or operational performance.

• Assess design changes and advise management on budget, procurement, and schedule 

implications.

• Support optimization of space utilization, operational efficiency, and capital expenditure.

6. Construction Support & Design Compliance

• Monitor implementation of approved architectural designs during construction.

• Review material submittals, mock-ups, shop drawings, and consultant recommendations.

• Conduct periodic site reviews to verify adherence to approved designs and specifications.

• Provide technical guidance on design deviations, RFIs, change requests, and site challenges.

• Support quality inspections, snagging, and defect resolution activities.

7. Governance, Risk & Documentation Management

• Ensure all design activities comply with Adani Group governance frameworks, quality standards, 

safety requirements, and ESG commitments.

• Manage design approvals, change-control processes, and design risk registers.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation including: 

o Design review records

o Approval trackers

o Consultant deliverables register

o Value engineering logs

o Design change records

o Project correspondence and decision records

8. Handover & Asset Readiness

• Support project commissioning, handover, and transition to operations.

• Ensure all architectural deliverables, as-built drawings, manuals, warranties, and project 

documentation are completed.

• Coordinate owner inspections and pre-opening reviews.

• Assist project teams in achieving brand approvals, occupancy certifications, and operational 

readiness milestones.

• Support hotel operating teams during pre-opening and defect liability periods.

• 10–15 years of experience in architectural design, design management, or project design 

coordination.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience managing hospitality, mixed-use developments.