WEDITHA SAMARATHUNGE

• Maintained high-level knowledge of industry trends and competitor activities.
• Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders for business growth.
• Oversaw contract management process, mitigating potential disputes or conflicts.
• Conducted comprehensive market research for informed decision-making.
• Streamlined procurement processes to enhance efficiency.
• Aligned commercial operations with company objectives for overall progress.
• Fostered a collaborative work environment to encourage team productivity.
• Initiated new business opportunities, expanding the company's client base.
• Handled negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing beneficial agreements.
• Led cross-functional team to meet organizational goals.
• Improved profit margins with effective pricing strategies.

Projects Involved:

• Design, Construction, Equipping and Building Commissioning of the Works relating to Khasab Hospital, Khasab, Sultanate of Oman.
• Construction of Infrastructure Facilities for Expansion of Industrial City at Al Buraimi Industrial City (Area 1&2), Sultanate of Oman. (Road & Infra Structure project).
• EPC Package 2: Civil, UG Piping, Piling Works, Utilities & Road Works Package for Duqm Refinery, Al Duqm, Sultanate of Oman.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve & manage commercial and contractual matters, lead Projects' commercial meetings.
• Preparation / review financial budgets according to the baseline & revised program.
• Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of monthly payment applications in compliance with the committed cashflows.
• Ensure all cost and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order.
• Advise the team on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items.
• Establish recording and monitor the day works process.
• Timely submission and finalization of variation orders.
• Prepare financial statements for monthly report.
• Review, negotiate and prepare claim settlements with the Contract's Department of Client and the Engineer (PMC).
• Review and prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.
• Review and certification of Sub Contractors' monthly payments against the work done.
• Advice and guide the team on contractual matters related to financial issues.
• Managed multiple construction projects, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline parameters.
• Led contract negotiations, leading to beneficial terms for the company.
• Advised on procurement strategy which was instrumental in successful contract attainment.

Projects Involved:

• Frontier Camp Package 01, Al Bureimi, Sultanate of Oman.

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in tendering processes, secured profitable contracts.
• Rendered advice on contractual claims to minimise losses.
• Improved financial efficiency by streamlining procurement processes.
• Achieved cost savings with careful budget management.
• Undertook pricing and assessment of variations in designs to maintain budgetary control.
• Created detailed reports for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Monthly interim payment applications / Final accounts.
• Certification of Sub Contractor's interim and final payments.
• Lead commercial meetings, negotiate and finalize matters.
• Preparing of variations and contractual entitlements (claims).
• Monitor and ensure project expenditures within the project budget.
• Support/coordinate with other departments and provide commercial statements.
• Advice and guide the project team on various commercial and contractual matters.

Projects Involved:

• Proposed 21 storied Office complex at No33, Park Street, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka.

Projects Involved:

• Proposed fuel mart and shopping complex at 18th Milepost for Airport, Sri Lanka.
• Proposed renovation and rehabilitation of existing sewerage pump house at Wellawaththa for National water supply & drainage board, Sri Lanka.
• Proposed three Star Hotel (Bolgada Lake Nest) at Old Moratuwa Road, Bolgoda, Sri Lanka.
• Proposed Audio - Studio building for Mr. Jayanath Warakagoda at Kohuwala, Sri Lanka.

Projects Involved:

• Proposed auditorium and housing scheme at Deira, Dubai, UAE.