The document provides a curriculum vitae for Pritam K Thakore, a civil engineer with over 42 years of experience in India and the UAE. He has extensive experience managing bridge construction projects, including over 20 bridges over 50m and 25 involving open, pile, or well foundations. Some of his roles and responsibilities included design review, quality control, scheduling, and ensuring safety compliance. He held several positions on major bridge projects involving pre-stressed concrete structures.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : Pritam K Thakore
Profession : Civil Engineering
Email add : pkthakore@rediffmail.com
Permanent Address : 7749 Cricklewood dr Tallahassee
Florida 32312
Contact Nos. : 8502748614 and 8506619578
Date of Birth : 11th
May 1946
Nationality : Indian
Detailed task assigned :
 Understanding design provisions of both bridges and culverts, guiding and
checking of reinforcement/cable laying operations, rectifying any apparent
mistakes with respect to them.
 Checking and controlling mix designs, checking adequacy of form-work,
laying/compacting of concrete including curing operations.
 Work in close co-ordination with the Material Engineer and the Contractor’s
Experts to effectively control the quality of execution.
 Responsible for minor modifications in design of bridges/culverts, wherever
required during execution.
 Programming and scheduling of works.
 Check safety of works/ traffic/ personnel.
 Rehabilitation of structures / Strengthening of structures.
 Training and technology transfer.
 Documentation and reporting.

2. Summary of credentials :
Graduation Bachelors Degree in Civil
Engineering from M.S University,
Baroda.
Total Years of Experience 42 Years
No. of years of relevant experience 32 Years
No. of projects in similar capacity 12 Projects
No. of years in similar capacity 25 Years
No. of bridges of more than 50m in similar capacity > 20 Bridges
No. of bridges involving open / pile / well foundations > 25 Bridges
Countries of work experience India and UAE
Key Qualifications :
I am a graduate in Civil Engineering having more than 42 years of professional
experience in India and UAE out of which I have over 32 years experience in the
construction of several prestigious bridge projects. I have also acquired additional
qualification in Law and Business Management which helps in correct interpretation/
implementation of contract conditions and timely completion of the projects.
I have vast experience in construction supervision, repair, rehabilitation and maintenance
works of construction for bridges with open / well / pile foundations. I also have knowledge
in concrete mix design, cable laying works, reinforcement operations, launching of girders,
quality control, material testing and interpretation / implementation of contractual
specifications. I have thorough knowledge of technical and practical aspects of
construction and ASTM/BS/MOST/IRC code specifications.

3. Some of the major projects include:
Team Leader
MPRDC project for development of Rau-Mhow-Mandleshwar
road to two lane undivided carriage way on BOT+ Grant basis.
The length of project road 69.622km including 8 km in hilly
Terrain /Ghat portion. Estimated cost of the project is 176.06
crores. The project consist of 1 Major Bridge, 34 Minor
Bridges and 137 Pipe / Slab culverts
From 07,
July-2012
to 04, Dec
2016
Senior Bridge
Engineer
Consultancy Services for Preparation of Detailed Project
Report for the work of Construction of Two Interchanges at
Aamra Marg with NH-4B near Gavhan Phata and at Karal
Junction with NH-4B and SH-54 in Mumbai in the state of
Maharashtra.
From 21st
Jan 2011 working on NHAI project for 4 laning of
Hyderabad-Yadgirigutta Section of NH-202 on BOT project
Length of the project 35.65km. Project Cost 360 crores. The
project consist of 3-grade separators, 2 ROBs, 5 Major
Bridges, 1 Minor Bridge, 30 Box Culverts and 59 Pipe Culverts
From Jan
2010 to
05, July
2012
Team Leader Supervision Consultancy of 4 lane Road Over Bridge Km.
22.85 to Km. 24.65 (ROB) including 4 lane approaches at
Butibori on Nagpur –Hyderabad section of NH–7 in lieu of the
existing level crossing No.13 in the state of Maharashtra,
Contract Package No. NS- 29 (MH).
From Dec
2005 to
Dec
2009
Bridge Engineer Four laning of NH-2 of GTRIP/4 Package II-B, Kanpur,
consisting of 9 major bridges, 7 minor bridges, one 757 m long
flyover and 17 box culverts
From
June 2004
to Nov
2005
Senior Bridge
Engineer
Rehabilitation and upgrading of Surat - Manor Tollway Project,
Package – I from Km. 263+400 to Km. 343+000 consisting of
21 bridges including Prestressed I Girder and Box Girder
bridges and 9 underpasses and two flyovers 600 m long.
From Apr
2001 to
May 2004
Project-in-charge /
Project Manager.
( Team Leader )
Six laning of Km. 524 to Km. 527 and Km. 535 to Km. 539 of
Hyderabad-Bangalore section of NH-7 NHAI contract package
No. MS/10/KNT.
From Apr
1998 to
May 2000
Project Manager /
Project coordinator
AL Ain Municipality’s Landscaping project comprising of
construction of internal roads, entrance gate with interlocking
tiles.
From Sep
1993 to
Aug 1997

4. Project Manager
( Team Leader )
Construction of Approach Bridge, internal roads and intake
well in river Yamuna, electro-mechanical installation in pump
house, 14 kms long rising main, underground sump, overhead
tanks, staff quarters, internal roads for water works, Uttar
Pradesh.
From Aug
1989 to
Oct 1992
Project Manager
( Team Leader )
Construction of three major bridges on Express Highway
between Ahmedabad and Vadodara as per MOST
specifications.
From Feb
1987 to
Feb
1989
Project Manager
Dy. Project Manager
Sr Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Sr. Engineer
Assistant Engineer
• Surat Municipal Corporation’s Bridge over river Tapi.
• Three major bridges on hilly area at Kirtinagar, Hellong and
joshimath of Rishikesh - Badrinath road for Director General
of Border Roads with open well foundation.
• Five PSC single span bridges at Kangra district in Himachal
Pradesh.
• Major Bridge Over River Tangri near village segti in Haryana
• Construction of Tawi Bridge in Jammu (J&K).- 340 m long
• Construction of Ganga Bridge at Patna – 5.5 kms long bridge
with 46 well foundations.
From Sep
1974
to Feb
1987
Education :
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineer from M.S. University, Baroda, 1969.

Bachelor in Law (L.L.B) from M.S. University, Baroda, 1973.

Diploma in Business Management from Jammu University, Jammu 1978.
Training :
Attended Workshop on “PERT / CPM Techniques for Construction Management”
conducted by National Institute of Construction Management and Research.
Employment Record :
From 07, July-2012 to till date : Lion Engineering Consultants, Bhopal
Team Leader for MPRDC project for development of Rau-Mhow-Mandleshwar road
to two lane

5. From 21stJan 2011 to 05, July-2012: Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers
Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Sr. Bridge Engineer for construction of 4 laning of Hyderabad-Yadgirigutta Section
of NH-202.
From Jan 2010 to 02th Jan 2011
Coordinating as Senior Bridge Engineer from the Head-Office for the following
project.
Project : Consultancy Services for Preparation of Detailed Project Report for
the work of Construction of Two interchanges at Aamra Marg with
NH – 4B near Gavhan Phata and at Karal Junction with NH – 4B
and SH - 54 in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra.
Client : National Highways Authority of India
Funded by : BOT basis (PPP Project),
Project Cost : INR 500 Crores
Tasks involved:
Modifying the specifications as per project requirements.
Preparation / modifying description of BOQ items to avoid any extra claims.
Coordinating with PDPIU, Panvel & Railway Authorities for the approval of drawings.
From Dec 2005 to Dec 2009 Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers &
Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Team Leader
Project : Supervision Consultancy of 4 lane Road Over Bridge Km. 22.85 to
Km. 24.65 (ROB) including 4 lane approaches at Butibori on
Nagpur - Hyderabad section of NH – 7 in lieu of the existing
level crossing No. 13 in the state of Maharashtra, Contract Package
No. NS – 29 (MH) executed under FIDIC conditions of contract
Client : National Highways Authority of India
Funded By : National Highways Authority of India
Project Cost : INR 30 Crores
Length : 1.8 kms (4 lanes)

6. Bridge Details :
Length of (ROB + Viaduct) = (86.820 m + 285.723 m) = 372.543 m
Viaduct Portion : Nagpur Side
2x4 Spans (4x18m) (A1-P4) LHS & RHS
1x4 Spans (4X18m) (P4-P8) LHS
1x3 Spans (3X18m) (P4-P8) RHS
Technical Proposal
1x2 Spans (2x43.41m) (P8-P9) LHS & RHS
Railway Portion : 1x2 Spans (2x43.41m) (P9-P10) LHS & RHS ( POST TENSIONED )
Viaduct Portion : Hyderabad Side
1x2 Span (1x17.707m) (P10-P11)LHS & RHS
1x4 Spans (4x18m) (P11-P15) LHS
1x3 Spans (3x18m) (P11-P15) RHS
2x3 Spans (3x18m) (P15-A2) LHS & RHS
Foundation : Open Foundation.
Sub-structure : Trestle Type Circular Piers.
Super-structure : PSC girder with deck slab on railway portion and RCC continuous
solid slab on viaduct portion.
Expansion Joint : Strip Seal Expansion Joint.
Bearing : POT & POT Cum PTFE bearing.
Tasks involved :
Check/monitor the progress of the work and suggest corrective measures
Inspect the workmanship and check compliance with the specifications
to supervise or perform tests on materials and/or work.
Review of launching of PSC girder.
Implement modern techniques and international best practices in construction of
bridges / structures.
Quality control in all activities related to workmanship.
Approve or disapprove the Contractors plant and equipment.
Examine and attend the measurement of the completed works
Supervise the contractors’ work and all safety matters
Maintain day-to-day project diary, recording all events pertaining to the administration of
the contract.
Verify the as-built drawing, supplied by the contractor.

7. From June 2004 to Nov 2005 Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Bridge Engineer
Project : World Bank funded Four laning of NH-2 from GTRIP/4 Package II-
B, Kanpur consisting of 9 major bridges, 7 minor bridges, one
757 m long flyover and 17 box culverts executed under FIDIC
conditions of contract
Project Cost : INR 5000 Millions
Client : National Highways Authority of India
Bridge Details :
Rehabilitation of existing bridges and construction of following PRE-STRESSED
bridges :
Ramadevi flyover of length 757.5 m , curved flyover with radius 425 m, span
arrangement 22 x 15m with precast pre-tentioned girders and 7 modules of cast-in-situ
spans of 15 m long with 4 continuous spans in each modules. Same span arrangements
for both direction of traffic with 1200mm diameter 18 m to 20 m depth pile foundation.
ROB at Km. 6/1 of length 90 m , span arrangement 3 x 30 m with 1200 mm diameter
28 m depth pile foundation.
ROB at Km. 19/1 of length 80 m , span arrangement 3 x 26.67 m with 1000 mm
diameter 20 m depth pile foundation.
Bridge at Km. 37/2 of length 100 m , span arrangement 4 x 25 m with 1000 mm
diameter and 20 m depth pile foundation.
Bridge at Km. 473/9 of length 42 m, span arrangement 3 x 14 m with 1000 mm
diameter 20 m depth pile foundation.
Bridge at Km. 7/2 of length 72 m , span arrangement 3 x 24 m with 1000 mm
diameter 20 m depth pile foundation.
Tasks involved:
Verification of the design provisions of bridges and culverts.
Guide/check the reinforcement, cable laying operations & lifting and placing in position
the precast girders.
Checking for quality control aspects.
Checking and controlling the mix designs.
Checking the adequacy of the form work.
Ensure international best practices in bridge construction.
Checking the process control during laying, compacting and curing operations.
Coordination with the Material Engineer for enforcing quality control.

8. Identification of minor design modifications.
Verification of the setting out of the Culvert and Bridge works.
Verification of the works request produced by the contractor and attend the programme
of testing or inspection.
Conducting measurements by taking levels and field tests.
Preparation of the inspection reports for the stage wise approvals.
From Apr 2001 to May 2004 Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Bridge Engineer
Project : ADB funded Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Surat-Manor
Tollway Project, Package-I from Km. 263+400 to Km. 343+000 in
the state of Gujarat execute under FIDIC conditions of contract.
Client : National Highways Authority of India
Funded by : Asian Development Bank
Project Cost : INR 3800 Millions
Length : 79.6 kms (4 lanes)
Bridge Details :
Bridge Length Span Arrangement Foundation Super structure
Baleshwar 69.85 2x19.05 m + 1x31.75
m
well 2 end spans
span PSC girder
Rayam 27.15 1x27.15 m well of RCC T beam and central RCC T
beam
Mindola 79.40 2x26.70 m + 1x36 m well 2 end spans of RCC T beam and
central
span PSC girder
Purna 217 2x35.3 m + 6x24.40 m well RCC deck slab over PSC girders
Kanai 52.3 1x52.30 m well PSC box girder
Ambica 212.55 2x43.5 m+3x41.85 m well PSC box girder
Dholdhara 105.28 2x21.77 m + 3x20.58
m
open RCC voided slab
Kaveri 145.20 11x13.2 m open RCC T beam slab
Mircholi 20.10 1x20.1 m open RCC voided slab
Bamkhadi 58.5 5x11.7 m open RCC solid slab 35 degree skew
bridge
Kampri 45 2x11.8 m + 2x10.7 m open RCC solid slab

9. Kolai 32.2 1x32.2 m open RCC slab over 4 PSC girders
Khakhadi 20.4 1x20.4 m open RCC voided slab
Auranga 175.50 9x19.5 m open RCC slab over 4 PSC girders
Wariki 64.7 1x28.41 m + 1x36.4 m open One span RCC T beam longer
span with 4PSC girders
In addition to the above bridges there were two flyovers one each at Navsari and
Valsad of length 600 m long with 1200 mm pile foundation.
Tasks involved :
Inspect the workmanship, check compliance with the specifications and exercise quality
control in all construction activities.
Supervise or perform tests on materials and/or work.
Rehabilitation of existing bridge / structures comprises of repairing of substructure with
epoxy mortar plastering, grouting of RCC girders with epoxy resins, replacing/removing
the corroded steel and socketing of pier shaft.
Approve or disapprove the Contractor’s plant and equipment.
Removal and substitution of proper materials and/or works, if required.
Check/monitor the progress of the work and suggest corrective measures.
Implement modern bridge construction techniques and international best practices.
Examine and attend the measurement of the completed works.
Check the Contractor’s accounts, invoices, and other statements.
Supervise the contractors’ work in all safety matters.
Maintain day-to-day project diary, which shall record all events pertaining to the
administration of the contract.
Verify the as-built drawing, supplied by the Contractor’s.
Carryout periodic review of contractor’s resources vis-à-vis work program.
Any other tasks assigned by the Team Leader.
From Aug 2000 to Mar 2001 Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Limited
General Manager
I was involved in the preparation of manual on maintenance of Structures / bridges and
Supervision of Sub-soil Investigation of Thane Mass Rapid Transport System Project.
From Apr 1998 to May 2000 Bhagheeratha Engineering Ltd., Cochin
Project-in-charge / Project Manager
Project : Construction of six laning of Hyderabad-Bangalore section

10. from Km. 524 toKm. 527 and Km. 535 to Km. 539 on NH-7 in the
state of Karnataka, Contractpackage No. MS/10/KNT executed
under FIDIC conditions of contract.
Client : National Highways Authority of India
Project Cost : INR 42 Crores approx.
Length : 8 kms (6 lanes)
Tasks involved :
 Preparation of construction programme
 Resource planning (identification of resource requirements viz., financial
resources, manpower, construction materials, raw materials, construction
equipment, subcontractors, suppliers etc), resource scheduling and their
monitoring.
 Rate analysis, estimates and terms of reference for award of subcontracts.
Establishment and implementation of a quality assurance system in
commensurate with the scope and items of work.
 Monitor all the resources to give optimum output that would result in maximum
production in an economical way, update the construction programme if the
activities fall behind schedule and reschedule the equipment as required for
optimum utilization.
 Quantity survey, preparation of running account bills for clients, raising bills for
extra tems of work and following up payments.
 Liaison with client, consultant, sub contractors and other agencies. Preparation
of final bills after substantial completion and following up for payments.
From Sep 1993 to Aug 1997 ALFARA Gen. Cont. ALAIN, U.A.E.
Project Manager / Project coordinator
Project : AL Ain Municipality’s Landscaping project comprising of
construction of internal roads, entrance gate with interlocking
tiles.
Client : AL Ain Municipality, UAE
Project Cost : INR 150 Crores
Tasks involved :
 Preparation of construction programme, and getting approval from Client.
 Resource planning (identification of resource requirements viz., financial
resources, manpower, construction materials, raw materials, construction

11. equipment, subcontractors, suppliers etc), resource scheduling and their
monitoring.
 Preparation of rate analysis, estimates and terms of reference for award of
subcontracts.
 Establishment and implementation of a quality assurance system in commensurate
with the scope and items of work.
 Monitor all the resources to give optimum output that would result in maximum
production in an economical way, update the construction programme if the
activities fall behind schedule and reschedule the equipment as required for
optimum utilization.
 Quantity survey, preparation of running account bills for clients, raising bills for
extra items of work and following up payments.
 Liaison with client, consultant, sub contractors and other agencies.
 Preparation of final bills after substantial completion and following up for payments.
From Aug 1989 to Oct 1992 Continental Construction Ltd., New Delhi
Project Manager ( Team Leader )
Projects :
• Construction of Approach Bridge, internal roads and intake well in river.Yamuna,
Electromechanical installation in pump house, 14 kms long rising main,
underground sump, overhead tanks, staff quarters, internal roads for water works.
• Construction of roads, water supply works for float glass factory near Allahabad.
• Execution of Narmada Main Canal lining work with concrete pavers and structures
over canal.
Client : Continental Float Glass Limited/Continental construction company Ltd.
Duration : Aug 1999 to Oct 1992
Location : Uttar Pradesh, India/Gujart,India
Tasks involved :
Overall in charge of the project.
Project management and scheduling.
Verifying bills
Preparing claims and client bills.
Establishment and implementation of a quality assurance system in commensurate
with the scope and items of work.

12. From Feb 1987 to Feb 1989 National Building Construction Corporation, New Delhi
Project Manager
Project : Construction of three major bridges on Express Highway
between Ahmedabad and Vadodara in the state of Gujarat as per
MOST specifications.
Client : PWD, Government of Gujarat.
Project Cost : INR 50 Crores approx.
Location : Gujarat, India
Tasks involved :
Overall in charge of the project.
Project management and scheduling.
Monitoring and guiding the other team members.
Review Installation of Batching Plant.
Soil Exploration for Bridge Foundation by G.E.R.I. Vadodara
Mix designs and Well sinking works.
Erection and commissioning of ready mix plant.
Verifying contractors bill.
Preparing claims and client bills.
Fixing centerline of bridges and other survey work, casting well steining and sinking
the well foundations.
Supervising soil exploration work carried out by Gujarat Engineering Research
Institute, Vadodara.
From Sep 1974 to Feb 1987 M/s. Gammon India Ltd., Mumbai
Joined as an Assistant Engineer
and subsequently promoted to Sr.
Engineer, Project Engineer,
Sr. Project Engineer, Dy. Project
Manager and Project Manager.
During 12.5 years of my services with Gammon, I was involved in the following projects :
Year Approx.
Period
Name of the Project Designation Remarks
1974 -1975 1 Year 5.5 Km. Long Ganga
Bridge at Patna.
State : Bihar
Asst. Engr. 1. Out of 46 well
foundations, I was
in-charge of 3 well
foundations.
2.Laboratory In-charge.
1975 -1977 1½ Construction of Cooling Senior Independent In-Charge

13. Years Tower for BHEL,
Haridwar.
State : Uttaranchal
Pradesh
Engineer of the Project.
1977 -1980 2½
Years
340m long Tawi Bridge
at Jammu.
State : J & K
Deputy Project
Engineer
Second-in-Command of
the Project.
1980 - 1982 2 Years Major Bridge Over River
Tangri near village Segti.
State : Haryana
Project
Engineer
Independent In-Charge
of the Project
1982 - 1984 2½
Years
Five Single Span Major
Bridges in Dist. Kangra.
State : Himachal
Pradesh
Sr. Project
Engineer
Independent In-Charge
of all Five Bridges.
( Team Leader )
1984 – 1986 2 Years Three Major Bridges
near Kirtinagar, Helong
and one Bridge after
Joshi Math on the way to
Badrinathji with the
Director General of
Border Road 21st
Task
Force, Dist. Garhwal.
State : Uttaranchal
Dy. Project
Manager
Independent In-Charge
of all Three Bridges.
( Team Leader )
1986 - 1987 1 Year Bridge over River Tapi at
Surat for Surat Municipal
Corporation .
State : Gujarat
Project
Manager
Second-in-Command of
the Project.
I was involved with diverting river water to decrease depth of water for making coffer dam,
fabrication of cutting edges, well sinking with cranes mounted on floating barges. He was
also involved with concrete mix design and material testing, conducting surveys, resource
planning, supervision of day-to-day activities, installation of crusher, pre-tensioning & post
tensioning of pre-cast and cast in situ girders, material testing and complete site control,
training junior staff, preparation of claims and bills etc.
From May 1973 to Sep 1974 Municipal Corporation of Baroda
Deputy Engineer
Laying of roads, water supply and drainage lines in Baroda city.
I was involved in the execution of overhead tank, pump house, maintenance of Ajwa Lake,
intake well and 10 million gallon per day water purification plant.
From Nov 1969 to May 1973 Public Health Circle, Baroda
Junior Engineer
Execution of water supply and drainage schemes, construction of under ground
sump, overhead tank, pumping main, survey work for water supply schemes.

14. As Junior Engineer, I was in the circle office scrutinizing the schemes received from
subordinate offices and then submitting the same to Govt. of Gujarat for technical
approval.
Languages :
Language Speaking Reading Writing
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hindi Excellent Excellent Excellent
Gujarati Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sindhi Excellent --- ---
P.K.Thakore.