Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Standarddocuments
Softwaresystemsknowledge
Projects
Area Of Expertise
Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kalana Abeyrathna

Kalana Abeyrathna

Pahala Imbulgoda, Imbulgoda, Sri Lanka

Summary

The determined Quantity Surveyor seeks a demanding role in a global construction firm, boasting expertise in smart working. Experience spans pre-contract phases of international projects and specialized post-contract skills in areas like piling, deep excavation, and infrastructure. This practical knowledge, coupled with theoretical insights, aims to enhance the skill set, aspiring to be a valuable and versatile team member in the organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Soben International (Private) Limited
10.2022 - Current
  • Quantities are taken off and BOQs are prepared using CostX for projects in England, Australia, Sweden, and other European countries
  • Work packages comprising Civil, Infrastructure, Architectural, Structural, and MEP, adhering to the measurement definitions in SMM7, NRM, CESMM4, and ANZSMM
  • Extraction of quantities from BIM 3D models and sorting them for use in BOQ
  • Raising technical queries and corporation with UK MQS until the project delivery with client requirements
  • Attending meetings with SL PQS, MQS and UK MQS to determine initial budgets and deadlines for each deliverable
  • Report the progress to SL PQS for deliverable on a daily basis
  • Conduct QA/QC checks collaboratively with the SL PQS
  • Assistance to clarify the queries by the client.

Access Engineering PLC
08.2017 - 09.2022
  • Preparation of interim and final payment applications with all required supporting documentation, including negotiating with the Engineer and Client for payment and certification
  • Preparation of variations, extra work, and claims in compliance with contractual interpretations and correspondences
  • Drafting project contracts accordance to the Standard Contracts
  • Onsite Joined measurement taking off and drawings measurement taking off
  • Material ordering & reconciliation
  • Progress report, Cash flow forecast report preparation
  • Contractual correspondence, letters preparation & document controlling
  • Project budget preparation and budget monitoring with the project progress
  • Subcontractor management and payment certification
  • Sound knowledge on Projects 'Profit & Loss' accounts, Company governance structure and ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001
  • Monthly Progress report and cost report preparation
  • Involvement in acquiring project bonds, guarantees, and insurances.

Education

B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying, Class 1 – Best Result -

Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom

Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (HNDQS) -

Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka - IQSSL

Diploma in Auto CAD -

CADD Center
Colombo 03

Diploma in MEP QS -

CADD Center
Colombo 03

Secondary Education -

Thurstan Collage
Colombo 07

Skills

  • CostX
  • FIDIC/CIDA
  • BOQ Preparation & taking off measurements
  • Contract Administration
  • Tendering
  • Claim Management
  • Commercial Management
  • BIM
  • Variations
  • Estimations
  • Sub-Contractors Handling
  • Dependable and Responsible

Standarddocuments

  • NRM 1&2
  • POMI
  • SMM07
  • CESMM4
  • ANZSMM
  • SLS573
  • FIDIC Red Book
  • FIDIC MDB Harmonised Edition 2010
  • CIDA SBD 01
  • SBD 02
  • SBD 03
  • SBD 04

Softwaresystemsknowledge

  • CostX
  • AutoCAD
  • PlanSwift
  • Document Management System
  • MS Project
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • SAP ERP
  • Autodesk Revit

Projects

LHR114 DC Amazon Substation Ellison Institute for Transformative Data Centre – Sweden BMW Manufacturing plant Norther Quarter Jersey East Anglia Hub ONSS Calderwood Primary Extension Olympia Park - G Gate Fit Out Paisley Grammar - Option 1 Glen Prva - Houseblock 8 Variation Old Oak Common Fit Out Fountain bridge, Edinburgh - Plots W3 & W4 Earthwork, Piling, & Hoarding Package for Bandaranayke International Airport New Main Terminal Building Piling Work for Maritime Facilitation Center at Pettah Piling & Diaphragm wall for Commercial Development of Odel Piling & Diaphragm wall for Havelock City Commercial Complex Soil Nailing Works for Marina Square Mix Development

Area Of Expertise

  • CostX
  • FIDIC/CIDA
  • BOQ Preparation & taking off measurements
  • Contract Administration
  • Tendering
  • Claim Management
  • Commercial Management
  • BIM
  • Variations
  • Estimations
  • Sub-Contractors Handling

Activities

  • Represented school cricket teams; under 13 - under 19
  • Batch Representative of the IQSSL College of Quantity Surveying HND 2015/2016
  • Senior Prefect of Thurstan College Colombo 07 (2012/13)
  • Secretary of the Science Society of the School (2013)
  • All island singing competition winner at school level

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gym workout
  • Playing cricket
  • Playing guitar, singing & listening to music
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Accomplishments

  • The highest academic distinction in the 2018 BSc Quantity Surveying program

Certification

I hereby certify that the above furnished particulars are true and accurate to best of my knowledge.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Soben International (Private) Limited
10.2022 - Current

Access Engineering PLC
08.2017 - 09.2022

B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying, Class 1 – Best Result -

Liverpool John Moores University

Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (HNDQS) -

Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka - IQSSL

Diploma in Auto CAD -

CADD Center

Diploma in MEP QS -

CADD Center

Secondary Education -

Thurstan Collage
Kalana Abeyrathna