Head Design (Existing Airports)

GMR Group is a global Infrastructure Conglomerate with interests in Airports, Energy, Transportation and Urban Infrastructure. With over 12000 employees the Group turnover exceeds 10000 Crores and has an asset base of 67000 crores.

GMR Group has developed & operates the Delhi & Hyderabad International Airports in India. In partnership with Megawide Construction Corporation, GMR is developing the Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. It has recently bagged the rights to develop and operate Goa's new airport at Mopa.

The Group has 15 power generation projects of which 10 are operational and 5 are under develeopment.
It has 9 operatiing road assets and a double rail track line under develeopment between Mughasarai and Kanpur on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The Group is also developing India's largest smart Airport City near Hyderabad airport and two Special Investment Regions at Krishnagiri and Kakinada.

The Group has an elite security service business , with presence in 80 locations across 15 states.

The Group's Corporate Social Responsibility arm, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, carries out community based development initiatives at 27 different locations across India and abroad.

Responsibilities

Execution Planning & Quality Control

• Oversee the timely execution of projects, setting clear milestones and monitoring daily progress through structured inspections (IRs) and measurement books.
• Establish and enforce execution standards, ensuring strict adherence to approved mock-ups and shop drawings to maintain design integrity and prevent deviations.
• Drive quality excellence by implementing preventive and corrective measures to maintain finish quality.
• Develop and implement standardized execution methodologies to prevent uncontrolled and non-aesthetic installations, ensuring process consistency across all projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with international and national airport standards maintaining the terminals world-class ambience.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines during execution, conducting regular site safety audits and enforcing corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain a secure working environment.

• Project Execution Timelines Adherence
• Quality Compliance Rate
• Number of visits

Financial & Contract Management

• Provide strategic financial oversight by contributing to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) preparation, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals and project requirements.
• Lead cost planning and control by reviewing and validating comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs), estimates, and specifications.
• Ensure seamless contract administration by overseeing SAP documentation for work awards, including Non-Financial Approvals (NFAs), and ensuring timely approvals.
• Drive compliance in project certification by reviewing submitted documentation (O&M manuals, bills, actual quantities executed).
• Ensure financial discipline by streamlining contractor payment processes, mitigating delays.
• Oversee cost assessments and negotiations by evaluating item variations and conducting rate analyses for new materials in collaboration with P&C.
• Supervise contract closure processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with contractual obligations.

• Achievement of the targets defined in AOP
• Deviation from department budget Budgeted vs. Actuals
• Contract Processing Time (Days)

Stakeholder Coordination & Compliance

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify and integrate new functional requirements into project execution.
• Ensure executive alignment by addressing and closing senior management observations, providing timely updates, and implementing corrective measures as required.

• Closure Rate of Senior Management Observations (%)

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

• Manage and mentor a design team of at least 1 AGM, 2 Managers, 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination.

• B. Arch & M. Arch

• 15+ Years of total experience
• At least 12 Years of experience of Interior design & Finishes

The GM – Execution plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of high-quality finishes across airport infrastructure projects. By driving strategic planning, financial oversight, and quality control, this role safeguards design integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The incumbent will lead stakeholder coordination, enforce standardized execution methodologies, and optimize resource utilization to uphold world-class terminal aesthetics.