Lalith Ratnayake
Senior Engineer
Summary
Dynamic Senior Engineer with extensive experience at the Road Development Authority, excelling in project management and construction supervision. Proven track record in leading multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing team performance. Adept at cost estimation and effective communication, driving successful outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer (Construction) of Kandy Multi Model Transport Terminal Development Project (KMTTDP) in Project Monitoring Unit
Road Development Authority, Colombo
Colombo
09.2022 - Current
- This mega project in Sri Lankan history is the first of its kind done as a Design & Build Contract(FIDIC Yellow Book) for US$69.9 Million. This terminal will be the busiest multimodal transport terminal in Southeast Asia, serving 169000 passengers & more than 5000 bus trips per day. Construction in a challenging environment within 3 years is a daunting task with state-of-the-art facilities for passengers & staff. Completed the substructure.
Senior Engineer
Chief Engineer's Office ,Road Development Authority
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Preparation of Estimates & Reviewing & Recommending IPCs for Payments.
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and address issues.
- Resolved public complaints and removal of encroachments.
- Oversaw the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and progress reports.
Senior Engineer, Special Project Monitoring Unit
Road Development Authority, Colombo
Colombo
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed the Contracts from client side, including Road Rehabilitation, Bridge Construction, Building Construction successfully from the procurement stage to the Completion & handover stage. Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Determined project specifications by thoroughly studying performance standards, requirements, and technical studies.
- Procurement of Contracts, Preparation of Bid Documents.
- Involved in Contract administration as an Engineer for The Contract & Resident Engineer for over 8 years in large-scale road construction projects.
- Conducted meetings & prepared progress reports.
- Fair Knowledge of FIDIC conditions of Contracts.
Senior Engineer
Road Development Authority
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and address issues.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Implemented best practices in engineering standards and procedures.
- Resolved escalated public issues in a timely manner.
- Negotiated with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, national, and international engineering standards.
- Oversaw the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and progress reports.
- Implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure product reliability and compliance with specifications and standards.
Senior Engineer Grade II
Road Development Authority, PreCast Concrete Complex
Kandy, Sri Lanka
09.2007 - 05.2011
- In charge of the Pre-Cast Concrete Complex belongs to the Road Development Authority (RDA), Sri Lanka, at Kandy which provides the pre-cast product requirements of RDA to the whole island.
- Achieved 20 Million LKR profit within 5 years.
- Maintenance of lands & buildings for optimal use
Project Engineer
Arab United Construction Company LLC., Doha
Doha
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Worked as a Project Manager for the Al Wakra road rehabilitation project & completed the project within one year.
- Worked as the Project Engineer for the Rehabilitation of infrastructure development in the Dhukan Oil Field. Possessed a Qatar Driving License for light vehicles.
- Assist the Planning Department in preparing working schedules and programs using Primavera software. Assist in preparing the Bill of Quantities for the QS department.
Project Engineer
Road Development Authority, Kandy
Kandy
07.2001 - 07.2005
- Involved in land acquisition work in Kandy Kurunegala Puttalam Road under ADB Funded Road Network Improvement Project (RNIP C7).
- Responsible to grant vacant possession of site to the Contractor as early as possible. Completed the task successfully.
Design Trainee Engineer
Road Development Authority, Kandy
Kandy
04.2000 - 07.2001
- Trained to do land surveys and topographic surveys & prepare drawings.
- Design 2Km road widening & improvements and design of 15m span bridge at Matale as per RDA Geometric Design Manual & Bridge Design Manual & BS 8110 & BS 4410
- Prepare Bill of Quantities & Estimates for relevant jobs.
Executive Engineer
Road Development Authority, Badulla
Badulla
10.1996 - 04.2000
- Responsible for 276km National Road Network Maintenance & Rehabilitation in Badulla Executive Engineer's Division.
- Office Administration
- Labour Management
- Checkroll payments.
- Bridge maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Civil
University of Peradeniya
Kandy, Sri LankaSkills
- Project Management
- Construction management
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative leadership
- Construction supervision
- Contract administration
- Cost estimation
- Team leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder communication
- Construction documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Design verification
- Verbal and written communication
- Project coordination
Certification
- Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineer's Sri Lanka (IESL) (M 4088) Chartered Civil Engineer(Engineering Council SL Registration Number -102013)
- Member of The Geotechnical Society, Sri Lanka( G 270)
- Member of Project Management Institute, USA ( 9930538)
References
- R M S J, Rathnayake, Project Director, sirirathna@gmail.com, +94718067991, Road Development Authority, Ambilemegama, Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka, Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal Development Project
- Sriyani, Abewirama, Director, sabewirama@gmail.com, +9471483274, Resource Development Consultants, 55-21, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Training
- Sustainable Road Development - JICA – DOH Thailand - 3 Week - Civil
- Construction Claims & Dispute Resolutions - CIDA - 1Day - Civil
- Introduction to FIDIC 4 for Senior Engineers of RDA - RDA - 1 Day - Civil
- Contractor’s Contract Administration Control Plan - RDA - 1 Day - Civil
- Management of Materials in Road Construction (Seven Modules) - RDA - 7 Days - Civil
- Bituminous Mixtures-Selection, Design, Mixing & Laying - RDA - 1Day - Civil
Languages
English, Sinhala
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Chief Engineer's Office ,Road Development Authority
05.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Engineer (Construction) of Kandy Multi Model Transport Terminal Development Project (KMTTDP) in Project Monitoring Unit
Road Development Authority, Colombo
09.2022 - Current
Senior Engineer, Special Project Monitoring Unit
Road Development Authority, Colombo
08.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Engineer
Road Development Authority
10.2016 - 09.2019
Senior Engineer Grade II
Road Development Authority, PreCast Concrete Complex
09.2007 - 05.2011
Project Engineer
Arab United Construction Company LLC., Doha
07.2005 - 07.2007
Project Engineer
Road Development Authority, Kandy
07.2001 - 07.2005
Design Trainee Engineer
Road Development Authority, Kandy
04.2000 - 07.2001
Executive Engineer
Road Development Authority, Badulla
10.1996 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Civil
University of Peradeniya
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