Amila Chandrasekara
Summary
An experience, result-oriented, self-managed civil engineering technical officer over 10 years of experience in civil engineering construction and maintenance industry. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Officer - Civil
Airport Aviation Services Sri Lanka (PVT) Ltd
07.2021 - Current
- Quality Control & Supervision of construction & maintenance work handle by Civil Engineering division
- Coordination of civil Engineering works pertaining to respective group & ensuring the proper maintenance & repair work of the buildings & services
- Monitoring progress of work & update the program, reporting delays, damages to HOD
- Coordination with other divisions for proper implementation of the work
- Attend to remedial maintenance urgent basis & arranging the preventive maintenance
- Maintain the records on inventory items & individual user records
- Maintain the daily records on labour, equipment, weather, accidents, closure of site delays, interruptions, day work etc
- Update the reports on project / maintenance
- Ensure the compliance of safety requirements
- Assist in preparation of technical specification, bill of quantities, estimates, tender documents & evaluation of bid documents
- Ensure availability of sufficient funds prior to commencement of work and provide necessary technical details for construction
- Participate for progress review meetings & other meetings organized by the division.
Engineering Assistant
UTE SETAPI ELLIPSE ANAMADUWA (Private) Ltd
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Monitoring execution of works (HDPE pipe laying and water tower construction) according to the technical requirements
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of construction projects by conducting site inspections and monitoring contractor performance.
- Increased client satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly, consistently maintaining open lines of communication throughout each project phase.
- Maintained accurate project documentation, including progress reports and as-built drawings, ensuring timely communication with team members and clients.
- Performs quality control checks, ensuring the safety and effectiveness managing the collective and individual security staff on site
- Improved project timelines by effectively coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders during project execution.
- Reduced construction costs by performing comprehensive quantity take-offs and cost estimates for various civil engineering projects.
- Contributed to the successful completion of multiple construction projects by assisting with the preparation of detailed design drawings and specifications.
- Assisted in developing proposals, preparation of technical reports and cost estimates, leading to an increased number of awarded contracts.
- Facilitated smooth permit acquisition processes by coordinating with local authorities on regulatory requirements for various civil engineering projects.
- Promoted safety awareness within the team by adhering to occupational health and safety guidelines when working on-site or in office environments.
- Enhanced project efficiency by providing technical support to civil engineers in the design and planning of infrastructure projects.
Engineering Assistant (Civil Engineering)
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Reviewing design drawings, conducting site inspections & Preparation method statements related to the pipe laying and parallel work
- (44km Distribution HDPE pipe laying) Liaise with Engineer, Contractor & Third-Party Authorities (Road and municipal Councils) and obtain the approvals, where necessary
- Liaise with Road Authorities for take overing and handing over the pipe laying roads Inspecting laboratory testing for soil, aggregates & material quality
- Conducting condition surveys such as precondition, level & topography before the pipe laying work
- Supervision of pipe laying, backfilling and reinstatement work
- Conducting, Coordinate & Inspection of compaction testing, pressure testing, leakage testing and disinfection work of pipe laying
- Inspection of consignments
- Collecting consignment data and preparing the reconciliation document and computations of pipe & fittings
- Preparation of Engineer's estimates, Bill of quantities & Tender Documents for procurement Works
- Maintain the ISO standards, in-house and filed
- And assistance in preparation and maintain ISO documents
- Maintaining the Site Safety
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
Construction Superintendent
State Development & Construction Corporation
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Quality control & Reinforcement jacking for Pre-Stress Concrete Beams (Flat Beam and I section) and RC Electricity poles
- Supervising concrete pouring of Pre-Stress Beams, RC Electricity poles, Spun Pipes and pre-cast Road and Bridge Component
- Maintaining the raw material quality within the specifications
- Conducting Stress, and deformation tests for RC Electricity Poles
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Streamlined communication among team members, leading to increased productivity and better collaboration.
- Assessed potential risks on job sites proactively mitigating them before they escalated into larger problems.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
Education
B Eng. (Hons)in Construction And Built Environment - Civil Engineering
De Montfort University
04.2022
National Diploma in Engineering Science - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
Katunayaka, Sri Lanka09.2011
Skills
- Self-initiator with organized, detail oriented (technical & legal), think methodically & problem solving & can do attitude
- Ensure process runs smoothly, mange resources for meet deadline & within the budget
- Passion for learning
- Collaborative team member & inspire others
- Transparent & communication honestly
- Supervisor, negotiator & dynamic speaker
- Compassionate
- Construction Management
- Proficiency in Concrete Construction
- Construction Site Management
- Compitent in Auto CADD, Ms Project
- Drawing Review
Professional Memberships
Associate Member, Institution of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka, AM 2357
Registrations
Engineering Diplomat, Engineering Council of Sri Lanka, 500492
Accreditations
Civil Engineering Technician, 312212, VETASSES Australia, 19RA334572, True
Key Areas Of Experience
- Airport civil engineering maintenance work.
- Water supply pipe laying, water retain structures and the parallel works.
- Supervising the building construction & finishing work. Such as Setting outings, Reinforcing, Shuttering, Concrete, External & Internal walls, Ceilings & Floors.
- Contract administration & quality controlling work in all construction sites.
- Maintain ISO standards, contract documentations.
- Eye on ensure site health & safety measures.
- Licences with Consultants, Clients, Contractors & Suppliers.
- Ability to work on AutoCAD 2D Designing and MS Project software.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Packages and Email.
Workshops Trainings
- Asset Management & Customer Relation Activities conducted by National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka.
- Continuing Professional Development course on Basic Contract Administration and Project Management tools Conducted by Central Engineering Consulting Bureau, Sri Lanka
- Usage of HDPE pipes and fittings in the transmission and water distribution systems conducted by National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Sri Lanka.
- Operation & Maintenance of RO Plants for Engineering Assistant -2016 conducted by National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Sri Lanka.
- Preparation of BOQ using CESMM3 conducted by National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Sri Lanka.
- Continuing Professional Development Programme on BID Evaluation, conducted by Institution of Incorporated Engineers of Sri Lanka.
- Continuing Professional Development Programme on CDR Writing & CDP of Soft Skills Required for Professional Performance, conducted by Institution of Incorporated Engineers of Sri Lanka.
References
- Will be submitted upon requist.
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that, the above particulars furnished by me are true & accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
Sinhala
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Technical Officer - Civil
Airport Aviation Services Sri Lanka (PVT) Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Engineering Assistant
UTE SETAPI ELLIPSE ANAMADUWA (Private) Ltd
06.2018 - 07.2021
Engineering Assistant (Civil Engineering)
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
06.2014 - 06.2018
Construction Superintendent
State Development & Construction Corporation
09.2013 - 06.2014
B Eng. (Hons)in Construction And Built Environment - Civil Engineering
De Montfort University
National Diploma in Engineering Science - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
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