About this role
1. Design Coordination & Approvals
• Review, validate, and approve the Design Briefs submitted by hotel operators.
• Coordinate and align the inputs between operators, designers, brand teams, engineering consultants, and AOC (asset owning company) project teams.
• Ensure all design iterations meet operator brand standards and comply with Adani’s internal technical, sustainability, and safety guidelines.
• Facilitate design workshops, value-engineering discussions, and operator design sign-offs.
2. Project Tracking & Governance
•Create and maintain a centralized project tracking system covering timelines, milestones, design submissions, approvals, and change management.
•Conduct regular progress reviews with AOC’s project execution teams for each hospitality asset.
•Highlight delays, risks, or design deviations early and drive resolution with relevant stakeholders.
•Provide periodic updates and dashboards to the Country Head and senior leadership.
3. Stakeholder Management
•Act as the point of contact between:
•Hotel operators (design, technical services, brand teams)
•Architects, interior designers, and specialist consultants
•AOC’s project execution teams
•Internal functions (legal, finance, procurement, ESG, sustainability)
•Ensure seamless coordination among all parties throughout the asset development lifecycle.
4. Brand Standards & Compliance
•Ensure hospitality developments adhere to all brand guidelines, including guest experience design, back-of-house layouts, sustainability requirements, and technical specifications.
Align each project with Adani’s internal design governance, engineering benchmarks, and ESG commitments.
•Oversee timely submission of design packages for operator approvals (concept, schematic, detailed drawings).
5. Quality, Efficiency & Risk Management
•Identify opportunities for standardization, value engineering, and design optimization across the portfolio.
•Ensure design choices support lifecycle cost reduction, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value.
•Maintain a risk register for all key projects and ensure mitigation actions are executed.
6. Project Handover & Closeout
•Ensure complete operator sign-off on final design sets prior to execution kick-off.
•Track readiness for hotel operator Technical Services and Pre-opening teams.
•Support handover documentation and ensure design compliance during project closeout.
Key KPIs
•Timely approval of design briefs and design milestones
•Compliance with brand standards and internal guidelines
•Accuracy and timeliness of project tracking and reporting
•Stakeholder satisfaction (operator, designer, AOC teams)
•Reduction in design-related cost overruns and rework
•Timely approval of design briefs and design milestones
•Compliance with brand standards and internal guidelines
•Accuracy and timeliness of project tracking and reporting
•Stakeholder satisfaction (operator, designer, AOC teams)
•Reduction in design-related cost overruns and rework
Non-Negotiable Requirements
1. Leadership & Team Management
•The ability to lead and manage a team effectively is critical for this role as the Head of Project Development. The individual will oversee the Project Design & Development (PDD) team, consisting of 4 members, and provide strategic direction to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Strong leadership ensures that the team remains motivated, productive, and aligned with the company’s vision of delivering high-quality real estate projects. This aligns with Adani Realty’s commitment to excellence and growth in the real estate sector.
2. Project Monitoring & Coordination
•This role requires meticulous project monitoring and coordination to ensure that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. The individual will need to supervise the entire project lifecycle, from concept to completion, while coordinating between internal teams and external consultants/vendors. This is essential to maintain Adani Realty’s reputation for delivering projects that meet global real estate standards and contribute to the company’s strategic priorities of quality and timely delivery
3. Design Management
•Expertise in managing design aspects across Architecture, Interior, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) is non-negotiable. The individual must review and approve design proposals, ensuring compliance with brand standards and regulatory requirements. This role also involves collaborating with architects, designers, and engineers to create innovative and functional designs. This is crucial for maintaining Adani Realty’s brand identity and delivering projects that are synonymous with superior design and craftsmanship.
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related field. Proven experience leading design and development for hotels or large-scale hospitality projects.
Real Estate (Hospitality segment) / International Hotel Brands