Janaka Heshara

Served as Quantity Surveyor on the Al Maha Center for Children & Young Adults project, overseeing key commercial and contractual aspects to ensure cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and smooth project delivery. Took a proactive role in cost control, change management, and team coordination under a fast-paced and high-standard project environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Finalized contractor interim payment applications and issued payment certificates and
recommendations for client approvals.
• Assessed and issued recommendations on variation orders and other claims in alignment with
contractual obligations.
• Managed change control processes across the construction contract, ensuring accuracy and cost
accountability.
• Prepared cost reports and contractual correspondence to keep the client informed of financial
commitments and contractual positions.
• Conducted quantity take-offs and compared against BOQs to ensure cost alignment.
• Administered time and cost claims, and maintained updated logs including IPAs and VOs.
• Coordinated and managed a team under my supervision, enhancing efficiency and output across
deliverables.
• Drafted and prepared contract documents for RFQs in line with project scope and procurement
guidelines.

Worked as a key member of the commercial team on major MEP and civil projects, including the prestigious Bandaranaike International Airport project and other high-value developments. Responsible for all quantity surveying functions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepared accurate take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates using AutoCAD and MS Excel.
• Developed and managed project budgets, performed rate analysis, and implemented cost control
strategies.
• Forecasted project costs and created detailed cost reports to ensure financial transparency and
accuracy.
• Evaluated subcontractors and suppliers, conducted tender analysis, and led successful price
negotiations.
• Administered interim and final payment applications, variations, and ensured contractual compliance.
• Used MS Project for tracking progress and aligning financial planning with project timelines.

Key Achievement:
• Successfully completed a major project under budget, contributing to improved overall profitability
and client satisfaction.

As a Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor, I supported senior QSs in the commercial, contractual, and financial management of construction projects, with a focus on maximizing profitability and ensuring cost control. I was actively involved in the ITC Rathnadeepa project, where I contributed to both MEP and civil work packages.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisted in the preparation of interim payment applications, BOQs, and cost reports.
• Supported the Senior Quantity Surveyor in contract administration and budget monitoring.
• Conducted quantity take-offs using AutoCAD and maintained cost tracking in Microsoft Excel.
• Collaborated with engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on project
deliverables and timelines.
• Helped evaluate subcontractor quotations and monitored variations and claims.