Project Architect-Township and Social Infra

ABOUT TATA ELECTONICS:

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Architect – Township & Social Infra Projects will lead the planning, design, and coordination of large-scale township masterplans and social infrastructure assets such as schools, healthcare facilities, community centres, public amenities, commercial clusters, and urban public spaces. The role demands strong conceptual design abilities, technical coordination, stakeholder management, and thorough understanding of statutory approvals and infrastructure planning.

The Architect will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, government bodies, contractors, and global design partners to deliver innovative, sustainable, and community centric designs.

A] Key Responsibilities

1. Master Planning & Concept Design

Develop masterplans for townships including residential zones, public amenities, green spaces, commercial blocks, and mobility networks.

Conduct site analysis, feasibility studies, massing, and zoning layouts.

Integrate sustainability, pedestrian-friendly planning, and climate-responsive design principles.

2. Social Infrastructure Design

Prepare concept and detailed designs for social infrastructure components such as:

Schools

Hospitals / Clinics

Community centres

Sports facilities

Civic buildings

Parks, playgrounds, and public plazas

Ensure user-centric, functional, and inclusive design.

3. Detailed Design & Technical Coordination

Develop architectural drawings, design details, material specifications, and BOQs.

Coordinate with structural, MEP, landscape, urban planning, and infrastructure teams.

Review GFC drawings, shop drawings, and ensure design integrity during construction.

4. Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with internal departments (projects, planning, construction, procurement).

Work with consultants, authorities, urban planners, and contractors.

Present design concepts and updates to leadership teams and external stakeholders.

5. Statutory Compliance & Approvals

Ensure designs comply with building bye-laws, NBC, local zoning regulations, and environmental norms.

Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions, NOCs, and approvals.

Coordinate with government authorities and approval agencies.

6. Sustainability & Innovation

Integrate green building practices, energy-efficient design, and resource efficient materials.

Support certification processes such as IGBC, LEED, GRIHA, or equivalent.

Propose innovative design ideas, technologies, and digital tools.

7. Construction Support & Site Coordination

Provide design clarifications during execution.

Conduct site visits to ensure architectural quality and adherence to design intent.

Resolve on-site issues and support the construction team with timely guidance.

8. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain updated design documents, revisions, and change logs.

Prepare presentations, reports, and dashboards for management reviews.

Ensure clear communication and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

B] Key Skills & Competencies

Strong conceptual and master planning capability

Excellent design development and detailing skills

Knowledge of township planning, urban design, and infrastructure

Expertise in statutory codes & approval processes

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, MS Office

Strong stakeholder and consultant management

Ability to present design concepts to senior/global leaders

Understanding of sustainability standards and green building norms

Strong problem solving, visualization, and analytical skills

C] Qualifications & Experience

B.Arch / M.Arch from a recognized institution

7–20 years of experience in township planning, urban design, or large-scale social infrastructure projects

Experience working with multi-disciplinary design teams

Exposure to national or international design standards preferred

Experience with digital tools (BIM, GIS, visualization software) is an advantage

LOCATION: JAGIROAD, ASSAM