Provide expert technical guidance for the design, construction, supervision, rehabilitation, and maintenance of bridges and highway structures.
Review and assess structural designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and construction methodologies for major bridges and associated structures.
Supervise construction of major bridges, including foundations, substructures, superstructures, bearings, expansion joints, approaches, and protection works.
Ensure that bridge and structural works comply with applicable IRC codes, MoRTH/NHAI specifications, BIS standards, approved drawings, and contractual requirements.
Review and monitor structural materials, reinforcement, concrete works, structural steel, prestressing systems, bearings, expansion joints, and other critical components through appropriate inspections and testing.
Carry out/assist in structural inspections and condition assessments of major bridges and identify defects, distress, deterioration, and potential structural risks.
Provide technical recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, strengthening, retrofitting, and maintenance of existing major bridges and structures.
Monitor Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of major bridges, including periodic inspections, maintenance requirements, structural health, and implementation of remedial measures.
Review structural safety issues, investigate defects, distress, failures, or potential failure mechanisms, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
Coordinate with the Client, Team Leader/Project Manager, Contractor, design consultants, and other specialists, and prepare/review technical reports, inspection reports, structural assessments, and recommendations related to bridges and structures.