About The Group :
Founded in 2002, Global Schools Group (GSG) is a Singapore-headquartered, community-focused education institution committed to nurturing young minds into future global leaders while driving meaningful learning outcomes for every child. Over the past two decades, the Foundation has expanded to 64 campuses across 11 countries.
GSG is a pioneer in international education, with a network of premier schools integrating the best global educational practices into a distinctive pedagogy that emphasizes value-based learning beyond academics. Its 64 schools, located across ASEAN, South Asia, the Middle East, and India, provide world-class education to over 45,000 students representing 70+ nationalities. The schools offer a diverse range of curricula, including IB, Cambridge, and CBSE
JOB PURPOSE-
The role is responsible for defining and managing future school design specifications, driving innovation to create world-class school infrastructure, and overseeing architectural projects across multiple countries for GSG
Leadership-
Leads the Design team for India and supports other geographies in setting up new schools. Leads all aspects of the project including design, construction, timelines, capital expenditure in order to deliver globally best in class school infrastructure
Financial-
* Manage and optimize school designs within specified budgets while maintaining quality standards.
* Ensure cost-effective project execution without compromising on design integrity.
* Oversee financial planning and resource allocation for school design projects.
* Identify opportunities for value engineering to maximize efficiency and sustainability.
Functional-
* Work closely with appointed architects and contractors to design and construct schools based on best practices.
* Coordinate with design teams and consultants to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
* Identify and integrate best design practices to enhance school infrastructure.
* Utilize BIM (Revit Architecture) and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to develop and refine design concepts.
* Create design templates and handbooks for various types of schools based on brand and country to be used as a briefing and scope document when engaging with other stakeholders
People Focus-
* Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, consultants, vendors, and school leadership.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to teams involved in school infrastructure projects.
* Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the design and project teams.
* Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Professional Licensed).
* Additional professional certifications such as GMP or GMFP will be an advantage.
Experience:
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural design and design management across different countries.
* At least 3 years of experience specifically in school design.
* Prior experience working with a reputable international architecture company.
* Proven ability to manage large-scale projects with a strong design sense and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in BIM (Revit Architecture) and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
* Strong knowledge of sustainable and innovative design practices.
* Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including architects, consultants, vendors and school leadership.
WORKING DAYS :
-5.5 Days
-Onsite
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