Design Coordinator

AECOM; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM, based in Gurgaon, seeks a Design Coordinator to manage aviation design coordination across architecture, structural, MEP, and civil disciplines for airport projects.

You will liaise with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure deliverables meet ICAO/FAA/IATA standards, maintain schedules, and enforce quality control while mitigating risks and resolving conflicts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (or related field) required.
• 5–15 years of design coordination experience, aviation focus preferred.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams for large airport projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities across architecture, structural, MEP, civil, and systems engineering to align with project objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison between design teams, project managers, contractors, and clients.
• Review and validate design deliverables for compliance with aviation standards and project specs.
• Prepare, monitor, and update design schedules and maintain documentation.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts through proactive stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborate with airport authorities and regulators to ensure safety and compliance.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures on design outputs.
• Monitor progress and flag risks, proposing corrective actions as needed.

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

TheDesign Coordinator will play a key role in managing and coordinating design activities for aviation and airport projects. The role requires ensuring seamless collaboration between multidisciplinary teams, maintaining compliance with project specifications, and delivering high-quality design outputs within stipulated timelines. The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of experience in design coordination, specifically in airport infrastructure projects.

• Coordinate and manage design activities across various disciplines (architecture, structural, MEP, civil, and systems engineering) to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison between design teams, project managers, contractors, and clients to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.
• Review and validate design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project specifications, aviation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, monitor, and update design schedules, ensuring timely submission of deliverables.
• Maintain accurate documentation of design revisions, approvals, and correspondence for audit and project tracking purposes.
• Conduct technical reviews of design submissions to ensure feasibility, constructability, and compliance with aviation codes and standards (e.g., ICAO, FAA, IATA).
• Identify and resolve design conflicts or discrepancies through proactive coordination with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with airport authorities, regulatory bodies, and clients to ensure design compliance with aviation safety and operational requirements.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure design accuracy and adherence to project standards.
• Monitor design progress and performance, flagging risks or delays, and recommending corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-15 years of experience in design coordination, with a strong focus on aviation and airport infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams for large-scale airport terminal, runway, or ancillary facility projects.

Additional Information

• Strong knowledge of aviation design standards and codes (ICAO, FAA, IATA, etc.).
• Proficiency in design tools and software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to manage complex design workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management and team collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve design challenges effectively.

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