Assistant Project Manager

Job description

1. Project Planning & Mobilization - Develop detailed execution plan for earthworks and bridge packages. - Finalize construction methodology (embankment formation, soil stabilization, piling, girder launching, etc.). - Resource planning (manpower, machinery, batching plants, casting yards). - Prepare construction schedules aligned with overall railway corridor timeline. 2. Earthworks Management - Oversee: - Site clearance and stripping - Embankment construction - Cutting works - Subgrade preparation - Blanket layer construction - Ensure proper soil investigation and material approval. - Monitor compaction, moisture control, and density tests. - Coordinate borrow area approvals and material logistics. - Manage slope protection, retaining walls, and drainage systems. 3. Bridge Construction Management - Supervise execution of: - Pile foundations (bored/driven piles) - Open foundations and well foundations - Piers, abutments, wing walls - PSC/RCC girders - Steel girder erection - Deck slab and bearing installation - Coordinate girder casting yard and launching activities. - Ensure staging, shuttering, and formwork safety. - Monitor river training and diversion works (for major bridges). 4. Technical & Design Coordination - Review GADs, structural drawings, and bar bending schedules. - Coordinate with design consultants for revisions and approvals. - Ensure compliance with railway codes and IRS specifications. - Address site-related design modifications. 5. Quality Assurance & Control - Implement QA/QC plans for: - Earth compaction tests - Concrete cube tests - Pile integrity tests - Load testing - Ensure material approvals (cement, steel, aggregates). - Maintain quality documentation and inspection records. 6. Safety Management - Ensure safe working practices during: - Deep excavation - Piling operations - Girder launching - Working near running tracks - Conduct toolbox talks and safety audits. - Enforce PPE and heavy equipment safety protocols. 7. Contract & Commercial Management - Manage subcontractors for piling, casting, launching. - Verify RA bills and measurements. - Handle variations and extra items. - Monitor cost control and productivity rates. 8. Risk & Delay Management - Identify risks such as: - Flooding in bridge areas - Soil instability - Utility shifting delays - Land acquisition issues - Implement mitigation strategies and recovery schedules. 9. Coordination & Stakeholder Management - Coordinate with: - Railway authorities - Local administration - Utility agencies - Environmental bodies - Attend review meetings and submit progress reports. 10. Testing, Inspection & Handover - Facilitate inspections by railway authorities. - Ensure completion of snag lists. - Coordinate load testing of bridges. - Support track-laying team post formation readiness. Key Technical Knowledge Required - Soil mechanics & geotechnical engineering - Structural design fundamentals - Railway formation standards - Concrete technology - Construction equipment management