Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Interests
Other Work Experience
Affiliations
Certification
Reference
Timeline
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Hiruni  Ridmika

Hiruni Ridmika

Gelioya

Summary

With a blend of practical experience and teaching, I have contributed to academia at the University of Vocational Technology and the National Institute of Business Management. My role as a Quantity Surveyor at Harbour Village (Pvt) Ltd has allowed me to integrate real-world experience with academic knowledge. I aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, sharing insights that can benefit both academia and industry.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Visiting Lecturer

University of Vocational Technology
Colombo , Colombo District
01.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivered lectures and seminars on Development Appraisal.
  • Created engaging course materials, case studies, and real-world examples to enhance learning.
  • Conducted assessments and examinations, offering constructive feedback for student improvement.
  • Provided mentorship and support on coursework, examinations, and career development.
  • Implemented formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly for optimal results.

Visiting Lecturer

National Institute of Business Management
Colombo , Colombo District
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Delivered lectures and seminars on Procurement and Cost Management.
  • Developed course materials, case studies, and real-world examples to illustrate procurement and cost management methods.
  • Guided students on coursework , examinations , and career development in procurement and cost management.
  • Conducted assessments and examinations , providing feedback to support academic growth.
  • Collaborated with faculty to ensure course content met industry standards and departmental goals .

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

University of Salford
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Pearson SRF BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Management

Pearson
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2001 -

Skills

Academic writing

Lecture development

Team collaboration

Problem-solving aptitude

Analytical thinking

Research and analysis

Additional Information

  • Ridmika, K.D.H & Dissanayake, T.L. (2018). Analysis of the environmental and social effects of Uma Oya multipurpose project. In Proceeding of IQSSL Technical Sessions 2018: 25 January 2018 (pp. 14- 19). Colombo: Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka.
  • Nethmi, A.W., Dissanayake, T.L., & Ridmika, K.D.H. (2018). Worker Awareness of Workmen's Compensation in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry. In preceding The 7th World Construction Symposium 2018: 29 June - 1 July 2018 (pp. 596-602). Colombo: Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB).
  • Ridmika, K.D.H. (2019). Constructing plastic roads using polymermodified bitumen: A literature review. In: Sandanayake, Y.G., Gunatilake, S. and Waidyasekara, A. (eds). In Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium 2019: 8 - 10 November 2019, 8-10 November 2019, pp. 210-219. doi: doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2019.21.

Accomplishments

    CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • “Worker Awareness of Workmen's Compensation in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry”, The 7th World Construction Symposium 2018. Galadari Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 30th June 2018.
  • “Constructing plastic roads using polymer-modified bitumen: A literature review”, The 8th World Construction Symposium 2019. Galadari Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 08th November 2019.

Interests

Sustainable construction

Construction management

Procurement

Construction economics

Other Work Experience

Quantity Surveyor |Harbour Village (Pvt) Ltd

Colombo, Sri Lanka - October 2019 - Current

· Assisted in bidding processes and contract awarding.

· Evaluated Interim Payment Applications and prepared Interim Payment Certificates.

· Assessed variations and claims to ensure contractual compliance.

· Prepared and updated monthly cost reports to track project financials.

· Managed the Board of Investment (BOI) application process and oversaw material importation procedures.

· Handled the importation process, including LC opening, Telegraphic Transfers (TT), and other related financial transactions.


Trainee Quantity Surveyor|Access Engineering PLC

Colombo, Sri Lanka - March 2018 - September 2018

Marina Square Mixed Development Project

· Contributed to the preparation and validation of the project budget.

· Actively involved in the cost management process, including preliminary cost planning and the preparation of detailed cost plans.

Proposed Extension of National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo 07

· Assisted in preparing the preliminary cost estimation for the extension project.

Access Tower 2, No 278, Dawson Street, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

· Participated in the change management process, managing scope and budget adjustments of the project.

Affiliations

  • MAIQS , Member of Austrian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
  • GREEN SL ® AP, Associate Professional of Green Building Council of Sri Lanka

Certification

Diploma in AutoCAD (2D and 3D)

Reference

  • Dr Kapila Ranasinghe (Phd Cambridge UK, MBA Harvard USA)

Chairman PIBT group of companies

kapila@pibtsl.com

+94773596596


  • Professor Ranjith Dissanayake

Senior Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya

President, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka

Chairman, Green Building Council of Sri Lanka and Founder of gap HQ

ranjith@fulbrightmail.org

+94777809895

Timeline

Visiting Lecturer

University of Vocational Technology
01.2024 - Current

Visiting Lecturer

National Institute of Business Management
03.2023 - 10.2024

Certificate in MEP Quantity Surveying

08-2021

Diploma in Planning and Management.

11-2019

Diploma in AutoCAD (2D and 3D)

04-2018

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

University of Salford
04.2001 -

Pearson SRF BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Management

Pearson
04.2001 -
Hiruni Ridmika