Assistant Manager - Airport Planning
Adani
10 - 14 years
Hapur, Thiruvananthapuram
Posted: 08/07/2025
Job Description
| * Purpose/Objective |
The incumbent is Adani Airports’ Airport Planning & Design expert, with hands-on expertise in Airport Master Planning and design management from concept design till as-built stages of the project phase. To lead the Airport projects for respective airport in alignment to the Master Plan phasing and Operational requirements.
| * Description for Internal Candidates |
| * Key Responsibilities of Role |
- Responsible for Airport planning and design delivery for the Airport
- Planning & design management of Airport projects from concept till as-built project stages
- Provide design/technical leadership to resolve all the Airport design issues
- Responsible for internal / external stakeholder approvals as necessary and mandatory for respective Airport aspects
- Responsible for supporting approval coordination from statutory organizations in coordination with the internal / external stakeholders as deemed necessary
- Ensure planning & design submitted by consultant(s) / contractor (s) meets all requirements (Drawings, Reports, Specifications and BOQ)
- Lead and ensure Airport planning & design meets functional and operational requirements
- Prepare presentations, working papers, and reports etc. for management review and external stakeholder requirements
- Review & Comment on consultant’s/contractor’s documents and drawings in coordination with Engineering team & design specifications
- Responsible for management of Consultants/Contractors to extract the technical and operationally feasible planning & design in line with all applicable standards, codes and good practices
- Build and sustain stakeholder relationships, act as the primary Airport planning & design interface, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators
- Construction support as deemed appropriate
- Support other departments like Procurement and Contracts, Legal etc. in all Project related matters
- Conduct regular meetings with consultants to ensure Airport planning & design is delivered on time, meeting all expected requirements
- Report all activities to the reporting manager to ensure transparency in working
- Organize, lead and manage the weekly meeting with the Central Master Planning team and Leadership to convey the project progress
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior members of the team
Professional Experience:
- Overall years of experience shall be 10 -14 years; minimum 6 - 8 recent years in Airports & rest in large scale infrastructure projects
- Experience in Airport design management with an Airport Operator / as Airport Operator’s representative is a must to have
- Must possess Greenfield as well as Brownfield project development experience in Airports
- Hands on experience and understanding of airfield planning and design, in line to all the respective standards, codes and good practices
- Extensive understanding of the market economics and key drivers of Airport Planning and Development, including the ability to interact with a range of Airport stakeholders
- Understanding and experience of recognized software used in Airport planning and design
- Proven track record in coordinating, managing and delivering technically excellent studies and projects on time
- Hands on experience in leading and managing a team preferably for an airport. Capable of managing the planning and design of a Project independently
- Understanding of respective airport Airport project’s contractual and commercial requirements
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder relationship management skills
- Adaptation to Adani’s growing Airport’s business portfolio & its dynamics
- Conversant with applicable Airport local & international standards, codes and good practices
- Should be familiar with application of design software’s like AVIAPLAN, AutoCAD, Revit etc.
Educational Qualification:
- A Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Architecture & Civil engineering or equivalent qualification
- A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body
- A Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Architecture & Civil engineering or equivalent qualification
- A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body
About Company
Adani Group is one of India’s largest multinational conglomerates, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded by Gautam Adani in 1988, the group operates across diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, logistics, agribusiness, defense, and aerospace. Known for its large-scale projects, Adani is a key player in ports (Adani Ports), power generation and transmission (Adani Power), renewable energy (Adani Green Energy), and airports. The group plays a significant role in India's economic development and infrastructure growth.
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