MENAKA WICRAMASINGHE
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Dubai
Summary
- Perceptive [Job Title] offering [Number] years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Omnium International Ltd
Dubai, UAE
03.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Head of Estimating & Tendering
International Foundation Group, IFG
06.2022 - 11.2022
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Studies, analyses, and evaluates Tender Documents to identify risk factors and assessments to ensure a preliminary decision to accept the tender invitation with higher management
- Coordination of Tender Quarries during the Pre-Tender process with responsible parties to ensure clarity and the issuance of the needful Tender Addendums, which are not limited
- Involve and negotiate with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Suppliers by adhering to the given guidance within the Tender Document (i.e., Listed Vendors and Subcontractors, Suppliers, and domestic Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc.) during both Pre & Post Tender to optimise the profitability of the Projects
- Final review and obtaining the higher management consent to proceed with the competitive
- Tender Submission
- Pre-, :
- Overall management and review thought the pre-tender process from Invitation to awards comprise of evaluation/assessment of tenders in line with Instruction to tenderers, Tender
- Quarries, assessment of risk factors which are to be incorporated within the Tender Bid, Unit
- Rate Build-up with the concertation of the reliable factors, Setting and regular monitoring of
- KPIs with the Tender and Procurement Depts., Final review possible alterations towards the Final
- Bid with the intention to competitive Tender Submission which is not limited
- (Infrastructure)
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
VFORM Consultants (Pvt) Limited, MBA Construction and Real Estate
08.2020 - 04.2022
Quantity Surveyor
Faithful + Gould
Abu Dhabi
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Post Contract role with Contract Administration in projects, including Change Management
- Processes such as identifying and reviewing Variation Order Requests and involvement till finalisation of Variations
- Sub-contract payments
- Dispute resolution with various subcontractors, monthly cost reports, coordination and guidance of project team on multiple aspects of a contractual matter
- Project Details :
- Reem Mall Project- RM3000 Main Construction Works & Infrastructure works value of AED.3.20 billion
- Job Duties & Responsibilities
- BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
Quantity Surveyor
Cyril Sweett International Ltd
Dubai
03.2014 - 10.2019
- Management
- Payment Applications & Certifications
- Final accounts and Negotiations
- Subcontract Payments
- Dispute Resolutions
- Procurement
- AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
- Large Scale Warehouses
- Residential Developments
- Hotel and Leisure
- Shopping Malls
- Commercial Buildings
- Airports
- Infrastructure
- Overall Pre & Post contract Process
Quantity Surveyor
Milcris (Pvt)Ltd
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Evaluation of Interim Payment Applications and issuance of Interim Payment Certificates on an Interim basis
- Preparation of Monthly Cost report for the Client on an Interim basis
- Evaluation of site instruction and variations throughout the Changing Management Process of the Project
- Issuance of Variation Orders (Vo) with close coordination with the Client’s Representative,
- PMC, and the Engineer
- Weekly site visits and preparation of site progress reports, collaboratively enhancing other teammates’ feedback
- Daily follow-up and updating and maintaining the Risk Register and other standard
- Schedules in line with the Project Quality Plan (QPP) already set within the project with the consent of the Client, PMC & the Engineer
- Assisting senior staff with the Evaluation of EOT claims
- Project Details :
- Development of Muscat International and Salalah Airports Project- MC4a Package
Quantity Surveyor
Nawaloka Construction (Pvt) Ltd
11.2007 - 06.2012
- Taking off Measurements, Estimating, and Preparation of Bills of Quantities (Earthwork for
- Keels City Project in Sri Lanka)
- Negotiation of contract documents with sub-contractors in pre and post-contract stages
- Preparation of monthly internal costs reports identifying profit generated
- Preparation of Interim Payment Application (Lump Sum, Re-measured)
- Preparation of Variations
- Assisting senior staff in the preparation of EOT claims
- Assisting with cost control activities /Resource analysis
- Project Details :
- Development of Muscat International and Salalah Airports Project- MC4a Package
Education
MBA - Construction And Real Estate
University College of State Management(UCEM)
UK 11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Birmingham City University
UKQuantity Surveying Professional Level I, II & III - Quantity Surveying
Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL)
Sri Lanka 12.2009 - 12.2012
National Certificate in Quantity Surveying (NCT) - Construction
College of Technology
Sri LankaAdvance Diploma in Project Management - Project Management
National Institute of Business Management
Sri LankaNational Certificate in Engineering Draftsmanship - Engineering Draftsmanship
College of Technology
Sri LankaSkills
- Accurate Estimates
- Proposal Coordination
- Subcontracting Management
- Bid Proposals
- Commercial Projects
- Estimate Preparation
- Infrastructure Projects
- Meeting Deadlines
- Contractual Obligations
- Negotiation Leadership
- Quantity Take-Offs
Accomplishments
- Administration of FIDIC Conditions of
- Contracts, Familiar with NRM1, NRM2 and NRM 3
- Principles of Measurement (International) for Works of
- Construction (POMI)
- Civil Engineering Standard Method of
- Measurement 3rd Edition (CESMM 3)
- Extensive use of AutoCAD, Cost X,
- Revit, BIM Model
Affiliations
RICS APC
(Membership. Number 5600800)
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors –
Certified QS (CQS), (MAIQS)
Tech (IQSSL)/In the process of APC-TS 1038
Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka
Timeline
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Omnium International Ltd
03.2023 - Current
MBA - Construction And Real Estate
University College of State Management(UCEM)
11.2022 - Current
Head of Estimating & Tendering
International Foundation Group, IFG
06.2022 - 11.2022
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
VFORM Consultants (Pvt) Limited, MBA Construction and Real Estate
08.2020 - 04.2022
Quantity Surveyor
Faithful + Gould
11.2019 - 06.2020
Quantity Surveyor
Cyril Sweett International Ltd
03.2014 - 10.2019
Quantity Surveyor
Milcris (Pvt)Ltd
06.2012 - 02.2014
Quantity Surveying Professional Level I, II & III - Quantity Surveying
Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL)
12.2009 - 12.2012
Quantity Surveyor
Nawaloka Construction (Pvt) Ltd
11.2007 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
Birmingham City University
National Certificate in Quantity Surveying (NCT) - Construction
College of Technology
Advance Diploma in Project Management - Project Management
National Institute of Business Management
National Certificate in Engineering Draftsmanship - Engineering Draftsmanship
College of Technology
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