Job Description
Communication and Works Department Government of the Punjab is inviting applications for the position of Senior Manager Structure under the Strategic Planning Unit SPU. The role is responsible for structural planning design review and technical oversight of public sector buildings and infrastructure projects to ensure safety durability and compliance with approved standards.
Responsibilities
Analyse configurations of the basic structural components of a building, bridges or other structure.
Plan and design of structural projects including infrastructure structure.
Calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes.
Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.
Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction.
Examine structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure.
Make drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors.
Work with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyses results of soil sample and in-situ tests.
Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound.
Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures.
Use software’s for simulation purposes.
Should be familiar with design codes such as ACI-318, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and other relevant code.
Requirements
Minimum 16 years education in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
At least 12 years relevant post qualification experience
Proven experience in structural design review and technical leadership
Strong understanding of public sector structural standards and codes
Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary technical teams
Benefits
Government contract position under PPS 10
Opportunity to work on large scale public sector development projects
Professional exposure within Government of Punjab strategic unit
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