Duminda Wijesiri, Project Quantity Surveyor

Duminda Wijesiri

Project Quantity Surveyor

China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Co., Ltd

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Undergraduate BSc.
Experience
13 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months

Project Quantity Surveyor at China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Co., Ltd
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • February 2019 to September 2023

• review, analyze and interpret construction and shop drawings, BOQs, and specifications required to undertake detailed take-offs in formats recommended by the project methods of measurement These are utilized with interim payment applications, variations, and project revised budgets.
• Preparation of interim payment applications.
• I handle the administration of subcontractor and supplier accounts from, the point of preparation of detailed requisitions, and monitoring. I also oversee the authorization of subcontract payments right up to the agreement of final accounts.
• I am in charge of and oversee the structural & utility works (water supply, sanitary, storm water, street lighting, telephone, electrical & KOC utilities, and other peripherals.

Project Quantity Surveyor at Combined Group Contracting Co. (K.S.C.C)
  • Kuwait - Bayan
  • July 2016 to January 2019

• Preparation of BOQs and tender documents as well as rates breakdown.
• Created an efficient method of product development to meet with customer
requirements. These product development ideas and changes were
communicated via the vendors for better product R&D.
• Checking on product price escalations and carrying out periodic interim bill
reviews.
• Carrying out detailed project plan drawings that cover the overall project theme.
Documenting the requirements of manpower, machines, material resources, and
budgetary outlay as well as activity schedules that align within the designated
time of completion.

Quantity Surveyor at CML MTD Construction Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 7
  • November 2014 to July 2016

Work at the head office as a QS (Pre contract) November 2014 -July 2016
•I was involved in cost engineering, tendering and estimations.
•I attended pre-bid meetings and site inspections prior to providing estimations to the consultant which followed with discussions to identify and mitigate any potential problems that may arise.
•Preparation of contractual documents for subcontractor packages.
•Project coordination came under my purview. Project scope Construction of an overhead water tower, treatment plant, underground sump (03), and water distribution for a 30km span. Water supply project of Monaragala (PQS)
•I was required to prepare monthly statements as well as weekly and monthly reports.
•The preparation of estimates for variations and day works also came under my work scope.

Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy) at State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lank
  • September 2011 to November 2014

Project Was involved as a consultant for the State Engineering Corporation of Sri lanka Project scope Improving existing construction workflow systems within the organization. September 2011 -November 2014
•Preparation of BOQs and tender documents as well as rates breakdown.
•Created an efficient method of product development to meet with customer requirements. These product development ideas and changes were communicated via the vendors for better product R&D.
•Checking on product price escalations and carrying out periodic interim bill reviews.
•Carrying out detailed project plan drawings that cover the overall project theme. Documenting the requirements of manpower, machines, material resources, and budgetary outlay as well as activity schedules that align within the designated time of completion. Project Teaching Hospital for Rajarata University at Anuradhapura Client: Rajarata University of Sri Lanka; Location: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Project consisted of:
•HVAC/ Plumbing/ Electrical/ Medical Gas system
•Under Ground Sump Water Distribution and Transmission (Approximate distance 25km) Project 500 Nos housing project for under-served settlement Client: Urban Development Authority; Location: Angoda, Sri Lanka Project consisted of:
•5 Nr Housing blocks consisting of 100 Nos houses for each block
•HVAC/ Plumbing/ Electrical system
•Treatment Plant
•Under Ground sump Project 384 Housing units at Kirullopone - Fourteen Storied High-Rise Building Client: Urban Development Authority; Location: Kirulapone, Sri Lanka Project consisted of:
•4 Nos housing apartments consisting of 96 Nos of houses for each block
•HVAC/ Plumbing/ Electrical system
•Treatment plant
•Under Ground sump

Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Deputy Engineering Service
  • September 2010 to August 2011

Preparation of monthly payments. Weekly and monthly reports, And expediting Sub Contractor payments.
•Dealing with sub-contractors & clients. Carrying out periodical visits to the site ascertain current and ongoing construction information at the site.
•Submitting cost estimates for variations, with a detailed take-off, and a summary of calculation. Obtaining approval by the cost consultant. Trainee Quantity Surveyor Deputy Engineering Service (Sabaragamuwa), Sri Lanka Project Water supply Project of Mannar, Sri Lanka Project scope Construction of an overhead water tower, treatment plant, underground sump, and water distribution for a 25km span.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Undergraduate BSc.
  • at Birmingham City University
  • May 2023

High school or equivalent, Quantity Surveying
  • at Institute of Quantity Surveyors in Sri Lanka
  • March 2015
, National certificate of Technology in Quantity Surveying
  • at Technical College
  • January 2010

Specialties & Skills

AutoCAD
Construction Estimating
Quantity Surveying
Office Work
Team Management
CONSTRUCTION
WATER DISTRIBUTION
TEACHING
PLUMBING
PROJECT COORDINATION
COST ENGINEERING
MEMORY TECHNOLOGY DEVICE (MTD)
NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM (NOS)
TRANSMISSION

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Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Quantity Surveyors in Sri Lanka
  • Charted Institute of Quantity Surveyor
  • March 2015

Hobbies

  • Walking, reading, singing