Harshaka Nanayakkara
Galle
Summary
Highly skilled Civil Engineer with experience in designing, constructing and overseeing large construction projects. Possess strong technical skills, critical thinking abilities, and knowledge of complex math and physics. Demonstrated success in managing teams, meeting project deadlines, and providing top-notch customer service. Previous work has significantly improved efficiency, reduced costs and ensured safety in all engineering projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
Coast Conservation & Coastal Resource Management Department
Colombo
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for planning, designing, and managing coastal infrastructure projects aimed at protecting coastlines from erosion, flooding, and other environmental challenges. Duties involve overseeing construction, conducting site inspections, and ensuring projects comply with environmental regulations and sustainability practices. Collaborates with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver effective solutions for coastal protection while also providing technical guidance and support. Focuses on safeguarding coastal areas and ensuring the long-term resilience of coastlines.
Civil Engineer
Southern Provincial Engineering Services Office
Galle
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Designing structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, and roads, to meet safety, environmental, and aesthetic standards.
- Developing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Creating project schedules and setting milestones to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Assessing applications and drafting conditions of consent, ensuring compliance with provisions of the Council's engineering standards and codes of practice, Local Government Act, and applicable engineering standards.
- Coordinated with architects, surveyors, contractors, and other specialists to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Prepared drawings, specifications, calculations, sketches, diagrams and final plans for various types of civil engineering projects.
Project Engineer
Gin Nilwala Diversion Project - Ministry of Irrigation
Colombo
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Oversaw construction activities to ensure they aligned with the project design and specifications.
- Coordinated with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and government authorities.
- Conducted comprehensive site inspections and surveys to gather data on geological, topographical, and environmental conditions.
- Digitized and prepared layout maps, employed GIS software for ground data analysis, and generated animations for visualization purposes.
- Resolved conflicts between, contractors, internal staff or other stakeholders related to project objectives.
- Ensured all necessary permits were obtained prior to commencement of any works on site.
Site Engineer
State Engineering Corporation
Colombo
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Identified potential risks and challenges in construction projects and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Monitored construction progress, quality, and safety and made necessary adjustments.
- Managed project budgets and controlled costs to prevent overruns.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly adhered to during on-site operations.
- Resolved technical issues arising from design or installation problems encountered at the site.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors related to payment claims or schedule delays.
Civil Engineer
Access Projects Pvt Ltd
Colombo
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Was on-site to oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
Education
Bachelor of the Science of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Colombo, Sri Lanka03.2014
Skills
- Structural Design
- Hydraulic Design
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Arc GIS, PROKON, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Project
- Construction management
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Compliance Monitoring
- Project Management
- Environmental impact studies
- Load Calculation
- Cost Estimates
- Project Estimation
- Microsoft Excel, Project, and Visio
- Blueprint understanding
- Technical Reports
- Erosion Control
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Surveying
Accomplishments
- Chartered Member, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (2021): Attained Chartered Membership status in the prestigious Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, recognizing advanced expertise and commitment to the engineering profession.
- Structural Design and Analysis for Healthcare and Educational Facilities: Designed and analyzed structural components for three hospital buildings and four school buildings in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, ensuring strict adherence to all safety and regulatory requirements.
- Completion of 8 Construction Projects: Successfully managed and completed eight construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Completed Feasibility Studies for Gin Nilwala Diversion Project: Successfully conducted and completed comprehensive feasibility studies for the Gin Nilwala Diversion Project, contributing valuable insights for project planning and decision-making.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Score: 65 (January 2023): Demonstrated strong language proficiency by achieving an overall score of 65 on the Pearson Test of English, showcasing effective communication skills in English.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Cricket
- Travelling
- Volunteering for community organizations
- Teaching
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Civil Engineer
Coast Conservation & Coastal Resource Management Department
05.2024 - Current
Civil Engineer
Southern Provincial Engineering Services Office
07.2021 - 05.2024
Project Engineer
Gin Nilwala Diversion Project - Ministry of Irrigation
03.2017 - 07.2021
Site Engineer
State Engineering Corporation
09.2014 - 03.2017
Civil Engineer
Access Projects Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of the Science of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Moratuwa
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