a) Educational Qualification:

• B.Sc in Civil Engineering from any Reputed University. Candidates having M.Sc in Structural Engineering will be given preference.

b) Experience & adequacy for the assignment:

i) 12(Twelve) years of overall experience after graduation in Civil Engineering out of which at least 10(Ten) years of specific experience in the field of structural analysis and design of various types of bridges/Structures.

ii) Preference shall be given to candidates having

• experience in the design of long span bridges such as: steel arch/truss/cable-stayed/concrete arch/segmental bridges and relevant structures.

• experience of monitoring geo-technical and hydraulic investigations for the bridge.

c) Suitability:

• Should have knowledge of latest structural analysis software such as Midas Civil/CSI Bridge/SAP2000/Staad.pro/Larsa 4D/RM Bridge/AutoCAD etc;

• Should have training in relevant area.

Road and Bridge Specialist

[The primary objective of the consultancy service is to support LGED in the design of road and bridge components under CHTRIDP. The Consultant will serve as a Road and Bridge Specialist, ensuring structural integrity, sustainability, and timely delivery of project infrastructure.]

a) Review all project documents and suggest modifications as necessary to ensure sustainability of the bridges;
b) Review and provide necessary comments/suggestions (if any) to LGED on the survey and soil investigation reports conducted and submitted by Consultants or contractor;
c) Review hydro-morphological study reports and provide comment/suggestions to LGED (if any) for finalization of hydraulic parameters of the proposed bridges by the concerned consultant;
d) Set ‘Design Criteria’ (Geometrical and Structural) for the bridges under the project on the basis of LGED’s Bridge Design Standard, AASHTO-LRFD and also discussing with Design Unit and Project Director;
e) Prepare preliminary designs of the proposed bridges (assigned by the PD) on the basis of hydro-morphological reports, topographic survey, sub-soil investigation report etc. upon providing necessary field visits to the proposed bridge sites;
f) Collaborate with Design Unit and Project Director for finalization of the preliminary design of proposed bridges including the bridge alignment, length, geometry, hydraulic parameter, foundation type, protective works, approach road etc;
g) Prepare detail structural designs of the proposed bridges using standard software based on preliminary design upon acceptance of the Design Unit;
h) Guide the CAD operator to prepare working drawings; ensure preparing all details of critical sections at appropriate scale; print the drawings in A-3 sheets; verify drawings with the structural design; correct dimensions; reinforcement position etc. as necessary and submit it to the Project Director/Design Unit for approval;
i) Guide and monitor the CAD operator and estimator’s (quantity surveyors) works for finalizing the detailed drawing and cost estimates, BOQs etc. for the bridges;
  

j) Prepare the BOQ and ‘Technical Specification’ of bridge works and suggest modifications and finalize it prior to tendering;
k) Review ‘Quality Assurance Plan’ including construction guide line, cheek list, construction monitoring record sheet, quality assessment system, testing (if any needed), work progress monitoring etc. for the project as per discussion with Design Unit and PD, and assist LGED to use it during the construction of the bridges;
l) Examine the physical lay-out of bridges provided by the Contractor following the design and drawing and provide necessary directive to correct the alignment if needed;
m) Examine and provide comments/suggestions on the contractors personnel work procedure/ methodology, work plan/construction technology, equipment used, materials quality, testing system, shop drawings, etc. to satisfy the requirements of technical specification;
n) Modify design of bridges and or any of their components (if needed) based on the actual site condition and problems encountered during construction;
o) Provide frequent visit to the bridge construction sites to supervise works and monitor progress; particular attention to be given on bored piles, post-tensioning of girders and shifting works etc. and also advice as necessary based on the actual field condition; draft management letters for the employer to inform the contractor about supervision finding;
p) Conduct “tripartite management meeting” involving the employer, contractor and the consultants to discuss work plan; expertise and materials requirements and other problems encountered during construction; prepare minutes of meetings and circulate amongst all concerned parties with a copy to the Project Director. Ensure record keeping resolving future disputes if any arises;
q) Provide on the job training to LGED officials, Field engineers and the Contractor’s personnel on bridge constru