PUBUDU KALPAGE
Quantity Surveyor
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic Quantity Surveyor with 6+ years of expertise in cost management, contract administration, and value engineering across high-end projects in the UAE and Sri Lanka. Proven ability to optimize costs, manage risks, and drive efficiency while ensuring project success. Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellence and integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
MEP Quantity Surveyor Cum Engineer
Finasi LLC
Dubai
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Multiple Luxury Villa Landscaping Projects, Building maintenance works
- Optimized Cost Savings: Identified discrepancies in MEP subcontractor rates, reducing project costs by 10%, saving approximately $500,000.
- Improved Payment Efficiency: Evaluated and processed 50+ interim payment applications, ensuring timely approvals and maintaining smooth cash flow.
- Project Delivery Success: Contributed to the timely completion of 5+ high-end MEP projects, maintaining strict budget controls without compromising quality.
- Variation & Claims Management: Successfully handled 30+ variation orders, securing 95% approval on additional costs with justified documentation.
Project Quantity Surveyor
Road Development Authority
Kegalle
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Commercial Building complex for Local government (Pre/Post contract), Alternative Road Project
- Prepared Sub-contract agreements in accordance with Conditions of contracts such as FIDIC & SBD
- Gathered information like changes in plans or constructions, budget updates by inspecting the Building site & prepared comprehensive reports
- Reviewed and approved 100+ MEP subcontractor invoices and payment applications, maintaining financial transparency.
- Drafted and negotiated subcontract agreements under FIDIC(SBD) terms, minimizing disputes and ensuring smooth contract execution.
Civil Engineer Intern
Road Development Authority
Rathnapura
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Mudduwa Commercial building complex for New wholesale market, Rathnapura town By-pass Road Project
- Worked closely with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, minimizing project delays.
- Enhanced project efficiency by conducting detailed site inspections and providing accurate reports on construction progress.
- Assisted with graphical representations of civil structural designs.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
AUK Construction Pvt Ltd
Colombo
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: SGO Quarters complex, Commercial & Residential building complexes
- Inspected and actively involved in taking site measurements, joint measurements & then prepared Weekly progressive reports & Interim Payment Applications
- Coordinating with planning, procurement, finance and administration cell for necessary documents required for the submission
- Prepared quantity needs by reviewing architectural plans and estimating the quantity & cost of the material
Education
Certificate Course-Contract Administration-Advance - Construction Management
Institute of Dr. Sam
Dubai 10.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate Course -Sound Contract Administration - Construction Management
Institute of Dr. Sam
Dubai 08.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelors of Engineering Tech (Hons) - Civil & Environmental Technology
University of Sri Jayawardenepura
Colombo, Sri Lanka 01.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
Variation Handling
Cost Control Management
Administration of EOT Claims
Final Statement
Assessment of IPAs
undefinedAffiliations
- Institute of Civil Engineers, ICE
- Institute of Engineers of Sri Lanka, IESL
Awards
- 'Top Performer of the Month', RDA, 2021
- Selected into final 10 of 'Best Research of the year' Award, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2020
- District Rank-08 in G.C.E Advance Level examination, Sivali Central College
- Winner Mini-Hackathon, University
Personal Information
- Age: 01/02/97
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Single
- Visa Status: Employment
Timeline
Certificate Course-Contract Administration-Advance - Construction Management
Institute of Dr. Sam
10.2022 - 11.2022
MEP Quantity Surveyor Cum Engineer
Finasi LLC
10.2022 - Current
Certificate Course -Sound Contract Administration - Construction Management
Institute of Dr. Sam
08.2022 - 09.2022
Project Quantity Surveyor
Road Development Authority
03.2020 - 08.2022
Civil Engineer Intern
Road Development Authority
09.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelors of Engineering Tech (Hons) - Civil & Environmental Technology
University of Sri Jayawardenepura
01.2016 - 12.2020
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
AUK Construction Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2018
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