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Detailed Engineering Consultancy and Project Management for Railway siding from Mahegaon station on Jukhi – Kymore line in Jabalpur division of West Central Railway for ACC Limited

Feasibility Study, DPR, ESP and Detailed Engineering Study and Designs:

• Collected existing data, review all relevant existing literature, study reports
• Conducted in-depth discussions with key stakeholders (including ACC’s Engineering, Logistics & Plant Team) regarding projected traffic and to inform the planning of loading and unloading of wagons at a suitable location.
• Conducted route identification and selection of ‘optimum’ alignment design of plan and profile (L -Section) of new railway
• Conducted topographical, hydrological and geological studies
• Carried out a reconnaissance survey of the area to establish techno – economically alternative alignments for the Railway Line, including suitable take off points from the main line
• Recommended a suitable operational system for the smooth movement of logistics.
• Prepared Engineering Scale Plan for railways and detailed engineering designs including designs for earthworks, related structures, track, workshops, stations, electrification system, signalling and telecommunications and mechanical works
• Conducted detailed field engineering and prepared all necessary General Arrangement Drawings such as L-Section, Fixing of Alignment, laying of curve on grounds, benchmarking along the alignment, L-Section for earthwork in embankment and cutting, construction drawings for culverts, bridges, etc.
• Prepared drawings for major/minor bridges, culverts with detailed soil investigation and hydraulic study. Design of the embankment to suit local conditions
• Prepared the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and all technical specifications including preparing detailed estimates for bridges, permanent way material, workshop, stations, mechanical, electrical and other rail infrastructure
• Conducted technical, economic and financial appraisals of different rail-based technologies along with related recommendations that are most suitable for the project.
• Prepared Detailed Project Report (DPR)
• Prepared the Signalling Interlocking Plan (SIP) and obtained approval.
• Prepared the Layout Plan of OHE (LOP)
• Prepared the Detailed Design of S&T
• Prepared the Detailed Design of OHE
• Necessary laisoning and obtained approval from Railways for installation of weigh bridge, track construction and land licensing.
• Prepared tender documents and provided necessary support in the procurement process including technical bid evaluation and reporting.
• Project Management and Construction Supervision

Construction Plans & Procedures:

• Established detailed construction /erection methodology, execution plan and work schedule with construction contractors to match with the overall project schedule
• Reviewed and approved work method and procedure in line with contract requirement and engineering practice
• Reviewed and approved the contractor’s designs.
• Finalized the construction code, standards and specifications etc. with construction contracts and engineering standards specifications and approved drawings

Construction Monitoring

• Reviewed construction schedule of contractors and held review meetings to monitor the trend in schedule and progress
• Reviewed site mobilization plan and monitored mobilization of required personnel, resources and equipment
• Checked initial and final level for execution of work
• Prepared monthly progress reports/exception reports highlighting the percentage completion of work, areas of concern with respect to schedule to be deployed.

Construction Management & Quality Assurance:

• Reviewed the Contractor’s construction and quality assurance plan and confirmed its compliance
• Finalized the inspection and test plan
• Audited and approved welding procedures and welder’s qualification procedure
• Arranged and advised on track testing and trial runs
• Organized inspection of completed works
• Monitored safety procedures by construction contractor

Construction Inspection:

• Audited documentation submitted by the construction contractor periodically
• Provided oversight regarding the necessary arrangements for required field inspection and tests
• Submitted inspection procedures for review/approval
• Vetted As-Built Drawings submitted by the contractor
• Provided certification of measurements/milestone progress of site work
• Provided any other activities relevant to construction management