Ashoka Indunil Wickramapala, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ashoka Indunil Wickramapala

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Euro Consult

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
15 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 3 Months

Senior Quantity Surveyor at Euro Consult
  • Saudi Arabia - Buraidah
  • My current job since November 2022

Key Responsibilities:
1. Reviewing contractors' Interim Payment Applications and preparing Payment Certificates (IPC)
2. Valuing variations requested by the contractor in accordance with the contract
3. Updating the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with final IFC drawings
4. Managing claim logs and other commercial-related logs
5. Reviewing drawings
6. Measuring and re-measuring infrastructure, building, and civil works from drawings and on-site, using appropriate methods of measurement (AutoCAD and/or on-site measurements)
7. Verifying work inspection requests (WIR), material inspection requests (MIR), and delivery notes for payment certification
8. Conducting rate analysis
9. Attending and representing at commercial meetings
Skills:
Cost Planning, Contractual Disputes Resolution, Commercial Management, Organization Skills, Multitasking, Construction Estimating, Dispute Resolution, Cost Estimation, Contract Terms Management, Variation Analysis, Quantity Take-offs, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Communication

Senior Quantity Surveyor at China State Construction Engineering Corp.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2016 to October 2022

Projects Engaged:
1. Jumeirah Village South Residential Buildings
2. JVC Villa Myra Residential Buildings
3. Mirdif Apartment Extension Project
Key Responsibilities:
1. Compiling Interim Payment Applications reflecting on-site work progress.
2. Developing Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimations.
3. Coordinating contractual matters and administrative tasks.
4. Timely submission of Contractual Letters, Claim Notices, and Detailed Claims as per Contract Conditions.
5. Supporting team during negotiations and providing clarifications.
6. Assisting in tender planning, scheduling, control, and evaluation.
7. Measuring and re-measuring infrastructure, building, and civil works from drawings and on-site, adhering to appropriate measurement methods (AutoCAD and/or on-site measurements).
8. Preparing Budgets and cash flow, ensuring regular updates.
9. Monitoring monthly cost reports including budgets, certified payments, variations, etc.
10. Administering and controlling change and claim management.
11. Conducting cost analysis for project work.
12. Participating in and representing at commercial meetings.
13. Analyzing and Evaluating Tenders and Subcontractor Quotations.
14. Certifying Subcontractor payment applications as per contract terms.
15. Collaborating with the planning department for monthly reports.
16. Participating in Progress Review Meetings and Special Meetings related to projects.
Skills:
Subcontracting, Cost Reporting, Value Engineering, Cost Planning, Contractual Disputes Resolution, Commercial Management, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Construction Estimating, Dispute Resolution, Cost Estimation, Contract Terms Management, Quantity Take-offs, Supply Chain Management, Communication, Construction, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Contract Management, AutoCAD

Quantity Surveyor at CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING CO. LTD.
  • Maldives - Male
  • January 2015 to October 2016

Project Name: Expansion Project of Velana International Airport (Republic of Maldives)
Contract Value: USD 357 million
Project Details: The project entailed the construction of a new passenger terminal building featuring 6 Passenger Boarding Units. The terminal was a two-story structure covering an approximate floor area of 78, 000 m2, comprising Civil Packages, MEP Work, Finishes, and Façade.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Identifying variations and claims in accordance with the Contract, particularly addressing issues related to underground utilities causing multiple variations and claims.
2. Calculating Prolongation costs for the extension period.
3. Compiling monthly cost reports encompassing anticipated final accounts, approved variations, anticipated variations, claims, approved payment details, and early warning (with ROM estimation).
4. Comparing the cash flow against established budgets.
5. Preparing Interim Payment Applications.
6. Extracting quantities from IFC drawings for material ordering and procurement purposes.
7. Conducting rate analyses for new work activities.
8. Managing preparation of subcontractors' payments.
9. Drafting Contractual Letters, Notices, and Reports.
10. Maintaining payment, variation, and claims logs.
11. Coordinating with project and procurement teams to align on vendors.
Skills:
Leadership, Subcontracting, Value Engineering, Cost Planning, Contractual Disputes Resolution, Commercial Management, Multitasking, Construction Estimating, Dispute Resolution, Cost Estimation, Contract Terms Management, Variation Analysis, Quantity Take-offs, Negotiation, Communication

Contract Administrator at China State Construction Engineering Corp.
  • Sri Lanka - Kurunegala
  • January 2013 to November 2014

Project-01:
Project Name: Southern Expressway Extension Project Section III (Wetiya to Andarawewa), Sri Lanka (Project value: USD 252 million)
Project Details: The expressway extended over 15 km from Wetiya to Andarwewa, comprising 01 Viaduct, 18 Underpasses, 05 Overpasses, 02 Bridges, 45 Box Culverts, with 1.63 km Cut Length and 12.77 km Fill Length.
Project-02:
Project Name: NWP Tunnel Project from Nebadagahawatta to Mahakithula Inlet Tunnel (ICB-2) (Project value: USD 100 million)
Project Details: Included two 1.5 km-long tunnels with inlet and outlet portals, 11 km twin rectangular conduits (cut and cover tunnels), 3 km circular conduits (cut and cover tunnels), 1.5 km inverted siphon structures, O & M roads (22 km), 5 bridges, 19 culverts, and two office buildings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Drafting all contractual letters and notifications and ensuring timely monitoring.
2. Assisting the quantity surveyor in monthly payment applications (IPA).
3. Overseeing execution and distribution of subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
4. Timely communication with the Project Manager and section managers regarding discrepancies or required input.
5. Coordinating and attending Progress, commercial, and technical meetings.
6. Monitoring and evaluating cost reports (CTC, CVR).
7. Administering and controlling claim and change management.
8. Coordination with the project procurement team.
9. Reviewing Project plans, technical and commercial documents, and drawings.
10. Identifying and preparing variations and claims as per the Contract.
11. Administering change control management.
12. Assessing, evaluating, and providing recommendations for financial claims settlement.
Skills:
Leadership, Subcontracting, Cost Reporting, Value Engineering, Cost Planning, Contractual Disputes Resolution, Construction Project Management, Commercial Management, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Technical Advisory, Proposal Writing, Tender Preparation, Cost Management, Dispute Resolution, Cost Estimation, Contract Terms Management, Change Requests Management, Oracle Primavera, Negotiation, Budget Management, Communication, Contract Negotiation

Contract Administrator and Quantity Surveyor Engineer at China Railway Construction Co., Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Matara
  • January 2011 to December 2012

Project Name: Southern Railway Extension Project, Sri Lanka
Project Value: USD 420 million
Client: Ministry of Transport (MOT), Sri Lanka
Project Details:
The project aimed to construct a 26km new railway line from Matara to Beliatta, comprising a new railway line, ground improvement, cut and fill slope stability techniques, five station yards including railway station buildings, supermarket and quarters buildings, two tunnels (1.2km long), twelve bridges/viaducts (3.8km long), 56 culverts, 6 underpass structures, and 20km service roads.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of interim payment applications.
2. Preparation of subcontractors' payments.
3. Taking off quantities for buildings and infrastructures using CostX & AutoCAD and preparation of BOQ.
4. Preparation of cost reports (CTC & CVR).
5. Preparation of project budget.
6. Cost estimation.
7. Timely addressing of all contractual matters.
8. Finalization of tenders.
9. Procurement of Goods and Services for construction projects in line with government procurement guidelines.
10. Coordination with the project procurement team to align vendors.
11. Reporting to the Additional Project Manager regarding all commercial matters.
12. Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.
Skills:
Subcontracting, Construction Project Management, Invitation to Tender, Commercial Management, Construction Estimating, Cost Management, Quantity Take-offs, Negotiation, Communication Skills

Civil Engineer/ Quantity Surveyor at Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
  • Sri Lanka
  • January 2009 to December 2010

Project-01:
Project Name: Construction of Hostel Building for Medical Students at Jaffna University
Client: Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka
Design & Build: Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB)
Contract Value: SLR 400 million
Project Details:
The project aimed to construct two 5-story hostel buildings for medical students at the University of Jaffna, totaling approximately 9600m2 in floor area.
Project-02:
Project Name: Construction of Medical Wards Building, Teaching Hospital Jaffna
Client: Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
Design & Build: Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB)
Contract Value: SLR 250 million
Project Details:
The project aimed to construct a five-story medical wards building at the Teaching Hospital Jaffna, totaling approximately 10, 000m2 in floor area.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of interim payment applications.
2. Preparation of subcontractors' payments.
3. Preparation of project budgets.
4. Cost estimation.
5. Preparation of tender documents and invitation to bidders.
6. Finalization of tenders.
7. Procurement of Goods and Services for construction projects following government procurement guidelines.
8. Reporting all commercial matters to the Additional General Manager.
Skills:
Contractual Disputes Resolution, Invitation to Tender, Organization Skills, Project Cost Management, Pre-qualification, Tender Preparation, Construction Estimating, Cost Management, Negotiation, Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University Of Peradeniya
  • August 2009

Specialties & Skills

Civil Engineering
Cost Estimation
Cost Engineering
Contract Administration
Quantity Surveying
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
PROCUREMENT
AUTOCAD
LITERACY
COMPUTER LITERACY
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
DRAWING
LEADERSHIP
Cost Control
Quantity Surveying

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Languages

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Memberships

Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  • August 2015
Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • November 2023

Training and Certifications

Post contract administration (Training)
Training Institute:
Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)

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