Assistant Project Manager

Zetwerk; Korba District, Vadodara, Jammu district; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zetwerk in India is seeking a Construction Planning and Mobilization lead for railway earthworks and bridge packages. You will develop detailed execution plans, finalize methodologies, and manage resources, schedules, and interfaces with design teams and Railway authorities.

Responsibilities include earthworks management (embankment, subgrade, drainage), pile foundations, PSC/RCC girders, deck and bearings, formwork safety, QA/QC, risk mitigation, and coordination with railway authorities, local

Qualifications

• Experience in earthworks planning and execution for large infra projects.
• Knowledge of railway codes and IRS specifications.
• Experience in QA/QC tests like compaction, cube tests, pile integrity.
• Strong emphasis on safety management and PPE compliance.
• Experience coordinating with railway authorities and utility agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed execution plans for earthworks and bridges.
• Oversee embankment, subgrade, drainage, and soil stabilization works.
• Supervise pile foundations, girders, deck slabs, and bearing installation.
• Coordinate with design consultants for revisions and approvals.
• Implement QA/QC plans and ensure material approvals and records.
• Manage safety programs including toolbox talks and audits.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and track teams for progress and handovers.
• Facilitate inspections by railway authorities and ensure snag-free handover.

Skills

Earthworks management

Bridge construction

QA/QC planning

Safety management

Contract & commercial

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Testing & handover

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