Githmi Amarasekera

Githmi has developed her planning, leadership, and people management skills by providing project management support on the Northern Kenepuru Area and Raiha Roundabout Projects. Githmi has further developed her project and people management skills by taking the lead role in managing the Papakowhai Shared Use Path. Githmi led a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the detailed design package and contract documents allowing the client to tender within 5 months of inception.

• Facilitated communication among internal teams and external partners throughout the duration of the project.
• Assisted in the coordination of resources for assigned projects.
• Reviewed invoices related to projects and ensured accuracy prior to submission for payment processing.
• Successfully monitored the progress of the project to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget constraints.
• Maintained open communication with the client to understand the needs of the client to provide relevant solutions.
• Developed a strong client relationship, upholding WSP's reputation.
• Ensured the relevant risk management and health and safety documentation were provided and updated throughout the duration of the project.

Githmi has developed her critical thinking skills and can question standards versus safety to apply appropriate solutions to difficult problems. During her time at WSP, Githmi has applied strong written and verbal communication to provide input and prepare road safety audits, lead safety investigations, provide designs, and investigate speed management.

• Prepared detailed reports investigating crash trends across local and State Highway networks
• Demonstrated a strong understanding of client needs through the preparation of offers of service.
• Provide design and safety recommendations by analyzing infrastructure users
• Improved collaboration across design, safety and planning teams to achieve client expectations.
• Mentor juniors informally in preparation for road safety audits and road safety assessments

Githmi is an integral member of the TG Central Branch Committee organising industry events and providing opportunities for her peers to network with others across a variety of transportation sub-sectors.

• Facilitated and led committee meetings to discuss the current challenges faced by the technical group, developing the initiatives and goals of the group
• Strategised and implemented plans to transform and revitalize the technical groups' reach across the industry.
• Engaged in conversation through the use of effective interpersonal and people skills to identify key speakers for events.
• Promoted effective teamwork and collaboration through the delegation of tasks required to host technical group events

Githmi was part of a group of graduates who were seconded to the Hutt City Council to provide support in the approval process of resource consent applications for developments. During this period, Githmi demonstrated her ability to take the initiative to learn new processes and maintain client satisfaction. This was especially evident as Hutt City Council formally requested Githmi to continue providing her support whilst the remainder of the team was requested to stop their support in processing applications.

• Established her ability to adapt to new environments and gain an understanding of topics outside of her technical expertise.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently, positively influencing and sharing her knowledge with others to create successful outcomes.
• Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management at Hutt City Council

Githmi has recently been involved in developing the Road Safety Team helping interview candidates for the summer internship positions. She has provided support for internal strategies such as the Speed to Construction project where she helped explore processes and tools to get to the construction faster. Githmi has also assisted in maintaining strong client relations to identify opportunities for new work.

• Worked with senior leadership to identify skills and talent which complement the Road Safety team when recruiting summer interns
• Conducted new hire orientations to provide company information, and mentor new starts.
• Provided input into identifying and developing processes to increase the efficiency and speed of projects.
• Supported new business opportunities opportunities through analysis of client needs from client engagement.
• Supporting senior staff in managing workloads and resourcing concerns