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Rasanjan Samaradivakara

Rasanjan Samaradivakara

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Experienced Quantity Surveyor with over seven years in pre-contract and post-contract management. Proficient in computer-aided design software, driving improved project outcomes. Holds a BSc (Honors) in Quantity Surveying and an MBA in Project Management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Quantity Surveyor

Bond Interior Design LLC
Dubai
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive cost analysis for resource allocation and project budgeting.
  • Evaluated bids from contractors and subcontractors to ensure value for money.
  • Tracked and monitored project milestones and budgets to prepare progress reports.
  • Measured, certified and approved sub-contractor interim valuations.
  • Implemented cost control measures, enhanced overall profitability.
  • Undertook regular site visits to assess progress against project milestones.
  • Maintained strong relationships with suppliers resulting in favourable negotiation outcomes.

Quantity surveyor

LAADS Contracting LLC
Dubai
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for providing complete quantity take-off and comparing it with tender quantities.
  • Review tender design drawings, specifications, BOQ, etc.
  • Preparation of List of Technical Queries for Consultant clarification.
  • Sending inquiries and negotiating with suppliers & subcontractors to achieve project budgets.
  • Attending pre-bid and post-tender clarification meetings.
  • Choose the best-suited suppliers to execute the jobs by analyzing their capacities and technical expertise.

Quantity surveyor

P&D Consultant Construction (Pvt) Ltd
Dubai
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Taking off and Measurements.
  • BOQ Preparation.
  • Verification of Variations.
  • Tender Evaluation.
  • Preparation of high-level budgets.
  • Progress Monitoring of the project.
  • Checking of Interim Payment Applications (IPAs).
  • Preparation of Interim Payment Certifications (IPCs).
  • Site measurements.
  • Calling of Quotations & Evaluation.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
/2023 - /2025

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
/2020 - /2021

Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Management

Pearson College London
United Kingdom
/2016 - /2018

Skills

  • Contractor performance evaluation
  • Project co-ordination
  • Procurement route selection
  • Variation order processing
  • Cost planning and control
  • Quantity take-offs calculations
  • Forecasting

Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

Bond Interior Design LLC
09.2023 - Current

Quantity surveyor

LAADS Contracting LLC
09.2021 - 09.2023

Quantity surveyor

P&D Consultant Construction (Pvt) Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2021

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
/2023 - /2025

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Birmingham City University
/2020 - /2021

Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Management

Pearson College London
/2016 - /2018
Rasanjan Samaradivakara