NUWAN WICKRAMASINGHE
Green Bay,Auckland
Summary
Auckland based dynamic and high performing Quantity Surveyor with comprehensive knowledge and thirteen years of experience in estimating and tendering, contract administration, procurement, financial management, stakeholder engagement, data management, team leadership, documentation, and reporting gained from numerous years of employment history in civil and infrastructure mega projects in Sri Lanka and the Middle East. Possessing combined technical and analytical aptitudes with problem-solving strengths to drive projects to on-time, on-budget, and high-quality completion. Equipped with exceptional customer service skills and a passion for working in a customer-facing role while building highly productive partnerships with stakeholders across the company. Acknowledged for effectively participating in numerous strategic projects and ready to utilize technical expertise and leadership skills to contribute to company growth, development, and sustainability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Quantity Surveyor - Al Jaber Engineering
Procurement & Construction of Early Site Works for the NFS Onshore Project
Ras Laffan , Qatar
2022.11 - 2023.02
- Handling head contract monthly claims; variations, and other contractual claims.
- Forwarding RFIs; maintaining communications with stakeholders regarding technical, commercial, and contractual issues.
- Preparation of sub-contract documents; involvement in tendering and sub-contractor selection processes.
- Visiting sites regularly; certifying sub-contractors and supplier’s invoices
- Preparing cost impacts for variations and other contractual claims; negotiating with clients; finalising the agreed amount.
- Cost control : monitoring actual cost against the approved budget and providing commercial advice when necessary.
- Collecting certification documents for key construction elements from sub contractors and suppliers according to council standards.
- Attendeding and actively participating in project progress meetings.
Project Quantity Surveyor - Al Jaber Engineering
NPP 0085 Strategic Food Security Facilities Package
Doha , Qatar
2017.10 - 2022.10
- Preparing cost estimates as design develops for Buildings, road networks, and wet and dry utility networks
- Negotiations with sub-contractors and suppliers regarding prices and alternative options.
- Preparing the scope of work, involving tendering, and recommending sub-contractors for various work packages.
- Administration of RFI’s and communicating with sub-contractor’s & suppliers to obtain prices for the latest scope of work.
- Preparing cost impacts for variations; negotiating with clients; finalising the agreed amount.
- Reading, understanding detailed technical specifications, and providing value engineering options for clients.
- Paying strong attention to detail to identify critical facts that may affect tender prices.
Quantity Surveyor - Al Jaber Engineering
Estimation Department
Doha , Qatar
2014.06 - 2017.09
- Reviewing and analysing plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates (Proficient in CCS).
- Collaborating with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on estimates.
- Developing quantity takeoffs from drawings using AutoCAD and CostX.
- Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
- Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
- Conducts site visits when necessary to gain better understanding of the scope of work prior to submitting an estimate.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Preperation of tender documents and timely submission of tenders.
Quantity Surveyor
Sathuta Builders (Pvt) Ltd
Kurunegala , Sri Lanka
2013.09 - 2014.05
- Conducted Quantity Takeoff from drawings.
- Prepared monthly Interim Payment Applications and Subcontractor payment certificates.
- Maintained progress reports and daily reports.
- Coordinated the ordering of materials and machinery for projects.
- Managed Variation Orders, Extra Work, and Day Works.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
RN Constructions (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo , Sri Lanka
2010.09 - 2011.08
- Conducted Quantity Takeoff from drawings and prepared Bills of Quantities.
- Prepared monthly Interim Payment Applications and Subcontractor payment certificates.
- Maintained progress reports and daily reports.
- Managed Variation Orders, Extra Work, and Day Works.
Education
Master of Construction - Construction
Massey University
Auckland, NZ2024-02
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying And Construction Management - Construction
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
United Kingdom10.2015
Skills
- Quantity Takeoff
- Handling Head Contract Progress Claims
- Sub-contractor Management
- Claims Management (EOT, Disruption, Insurance)
- Preparing Commercial Reports
- Identifying Commercial Risks in projects
- Experience in Mega Infrastructure Projects
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Experience in MS office, AutoCAD, CCS (Candy construction computer software) & CostX
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Visa Status: Open work visa.
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: March 9, 1988
- Driving License : New Zealand full driving license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Quantity Surveyor - Al Jaber Engineering
Procurement & Construction of Early Site Works for the NFS Onshore Project
2022.11 - 2023.02
Project Quantity Surveyor - Al Jaber Engineering
NPP 0085 Strategic Food Security Facilities Package
2017.10 - 2022.10
Quantity Surveyor - Al Jaber Engineering
Estimation Department
2014.06 - 2017.09
Quantity Surveyor
Sathuta Builders (Pvt) Ltd
2013.09 - 2014.05
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
RN Constructions (Pvt) Ltd
2010.09 - 2011.08
Master of Construction - Construction
Massey University
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying And Construction Management - Construction
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
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