Greetings from IKYA Human Capital Solutions. (A Division of QUESS CORP Ltd).

Recruiting for : Bihar Vikas Mission, Government of Bihar.

The contract period of employment shall be for 11 months with Govt. of Bihar and can be Renewed/Extended.

Gross Salary per month : Rs. 148,500 /-

Work Location: Patna, Bihar

(Applications will be received from 27th Nov 2018 till 21st Dec 2018)

Note:-Only eligible candidates will be considered for further evaluation.

Position Name: - Highway Engineering Expert

Reports to: - Principal Secretary - Road Construction Department

Essential :

- Bachelor's degree or higher (full time) in Civil Engineering

- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in construction / infrastructure sector

OR :

- Retired personnel from Government / Defence Services / Paramilitary with minimum 10 years of experience in construction / infrastructure sector (last held position should not be lower than Superintendent Engineer or equivalent level)

Preferred :

- Less than 70 years of age as on 1st January 2019

- Experience in design and construction of national highways and / or expressways

- Proven track record of working with state / central government organizations / bilateral / multilateral organizations on programs of similar nature and size

- Master's degree or higher (full time)in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering

- Certificates / Courses in relevant areas will add weight to the candidature

- Honors / Awards / recognized publications in relevant area will be an added advantage

Key Accountabilities

Strategizing and Expert Advisory

- Design a strategic plan and roadmap for construction of modern highways and their maintenance in the State of Bihar, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders in the Department (Principal Secretary, Secretaries etc.) and related functionaries

- Contribute to Department's work plan related to development of complete road construction or reconstruction plans and specifications, including recommended route locations, minimum design standards, laying grades and computing quantities of materials, through insightful analysis and innovative solutions

- Conduct sector research and provide insights and perspective to ensure incorporation of best practices and latest trends & technologies in highway engineering from across different states and facilitate management decision-making

- Assist the Department in formulating new policies and reforming existing policies in order to remove procedural delays and expedite the construction of highways and bridges

- Provide the required guidance and support to Department in reviewing surveys, field investigations, technical designs, drawings and specifications and recommend any changes needed to provide more cost-effective solutions

- Assess how the training facilities for engineers in the Department needs to be strengthened and updated and provide recommendations to senior Department officials (Principal Secretary, Secretaries etc.)

- Liaise with relevant officials in the concerned Department to develop ideas and plans to address other priorities related to the Department and undertake strategic and operational planning exercises

- Establish and build partnerships with important and relevant national and international level bodies and organizations like Construction Federation of India, World Road Association, Engineering Council of India, IRCON Indian Association of Structural Engineers etc. Research and Training institutes including Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), Engineering Staff College of India etc., and leading private organizations to garner support for building of new infrastructure and upgrading highways and other transport facilities in the State

- Experience of policy and process design, operations development and management in the domain of highway design and construction

- Excellent knowledge of latest technologies, trends and best practices in road construction

- Strong knowledge of highway design software and computer aided design and drafting

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