ROSHAN GALLAGE
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
I am Civil Engineer who has over 20 years of experiences in the construction industry and is qualified by BEng. with honours which has the Washington Accord recognition and MCM in NZ, capable of working in any challenging environment with minimum guidance and committed to providing high-quality service to every project in depth of ability, with a focus on health, safety, and environmental regulations and sustainable, value-added Engineering measure in place. I am Professional, capable, and self-motivated individual who consistently performs in challenging environments to meet employer’s requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineering Assistant
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
Sri Lanka
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Experience of a large-scale Building and Water Supply project ($50M+)
- Managing technical studies, plans, submittals, and general designs for the project.
- Service coordination includes responding to requests for information (RFIs), monitoring shop drawing reviews, attending progress meetings, and looking into field modifications
- Coordinating with contractors & other relevant stakeholders.
- Overseeing daily project management tasks related to given design and planning projects, including budgetary and schedule management
- Attending meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
- Helping with the project scope and estimate phase of the proposal process for new contracts.
- Construct, execute, and oversee project engineering protocols and other work management documentation.
- Area of expertise, oversee, evaluate, modify, and certify technical reports, and drawings.
Construction Manager
Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Experience of large-scale Building and Water Supply project ($100M+).
- Ensuring project plans clearly identify deliverable, time frames, milestone, resource and budgetary implications, performance and quality requirements.
- Preparing & monitoring of work program for construction of treatment plant & pipe laying.
- Leading and managing project teams to achieve the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
- Developing and coordinating construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
- Following all applicable laws, building codes and safety rules, and other regulations.
- Identifying and managing risk, issues and decisions.
- Ensuring efficient administration of all aspects of assigned projects.
- High level staff management, communicate clearly and give directions.
- Working closely on contract negotiations, the program timeline and changes during the course of built.
- Reviewing invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Budget managing, keeping track of project spending and financial planning.
- Working together with engineers, architects, and other experts.
- Regularly monitoring construction sites and conducting progress meetings.
- Selecting tools, materials and machinery & maintaining quality assurance and safety checks.
- Reacting rapidly and effectively to work delays, and other interruptions to the project.
Site Manager
Athulya Engineering pvt (Ltd)
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Experience of high-rise Building Project.
- Checking construction methods to make sure that adhere to project management procedures, health and safety regulations, and estimated budgets
- Implementing and upgrading records as needed, including incident reports and the site development process.
- Overall site performance administration of building procedures, including communication with suppliers and subcontractors
- Supervising the overall direction of a construction project and problem-solving.
- Contract negotiations with clients.
- Managing budget & ensuring that the construction team uses resources wisely.
CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
02.2008 - 02.2017
- Experience of large-scale Building and Water Supply project ($50M+).
- Coordinating labour, material, and equipment deliveries to construction site.
- Supervising teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Composing and submitting project plans, budgets, and reports to contractors.
- Calculating the time of labour and material cost.
- Using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project), Civil 3D, and CAD applications.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Closely monitoring progress of contractors and material supply.
- In charge of overseeing implementation progress, quality concerns, worker safety, and environmental hygienic measures.
- Ensuring that long-term sustainable practices and legal requirements for health, safety, the environment, and quality standards are met.
- Preparing construction estimate based on a material takeoff and manage resources, including labor, equipment, and supplies
- Conducting site meetings every day.
Site Manager
Komuthi Engineering Pvt (Ltd)
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
12.2007 - 02.2008
- Managing construction workers and employing subcontractors
- Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment
- Develop strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the public
- Communicate important information to the contracting team and any work changes to the project manager
- Keeping track of construction costs and progress of the project
- Carrying out safety and quality inspections
- Viewing and writing of site reports, designs, and drawings
- Day-to-day problem solving and resolution of any issues that may arise.
Site Engineer
Squire Mech
Sri Lanka
10.2005 - 11.2007
- Experience of Building Project
- Monitoring & Overseeing the direction of the project, ensure customer specifications and requirements are met, review progress, and work with quantity surveyors to monitor costs.
- Conducting site surveys and analyzing to identify construction requirements.
- Assigning subcontractor's tasks, manage work teams, and coordinate design modifications with the primary contractor based on site conditions.
- Preparing detailed engineering plans, drawings, and specifications for the project.
- Performing periodic inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
- Coordinating and supervising to construction team.
- Conducting safety inspections to ensure construction and health and safety.
- Reviewing and preparing construction site reports, designs, and drawings.
- Maintaining quality control procedures.
Assistant Water & Sanitation Engineer
Oxafam G.B. International
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Experience of Water & Sanitation Project.
- Performing water and sewer analyzing.
- Preparing GIS databases and exhibits documenting existing and proposed infrastructure.
- Evaluation of the state of sewer facilities and suggestions for rehabilitation.
- Plans for reservoir, pump, and sewer lift station improvements.
- Improvement plans for major utility infrastructure.
- Designing Sewer and Water Main infrastructure.
- Designing and supervising the process of installing water supply and drainage systems.
- Analyzing problems to detect the cause of blockages or leaks in the plumbing system to have appropriate solutions.
- Participating in the construction process and installation of water supply and drainage systems.
Technical Officer
Nippon Koei Co, Ltd. Japan
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
07.2003 - 03.2005
- Experience of Building & Irrigation Project.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Handling subcontractors and direct work gangs.
- Checking subcontractors' daily work done & certifying daily reports.
- Coordinating manpower, material & machinery suppliers and maintain records.
- Coordinating with main contractor for design changes as per site condition.
- Checking as-built drawings according to daily progress reports and technical guidelines.
Engineering Assistant
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
08.2001 - 04.2003
- Consulting and advising to project stakeholders and managing regarding engineering requirements for the construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs.
- Testing materials and soil to determine the strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
- Project planning based on an examination of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical information.
- Supervising project progress and ensuring the design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
- Preparing estimates for rehabilitation of irrigation canals and structures.
- Construction of canals and irrigation structures, Survey & leveling of irrigation canals & structures, Placing of precast structures on canal according to design levels.
Technical Officer
Hanjung -SGCC Consortium
Sri Lanka
06.1998 - 08.2001
- Reporting progress monthly in progress meeting conducted by client.
- Handling subcontractors and direct work gangs.
- Checking sub-contractor's daily work done & certifying daily reports.
- Coordinating manpower, material & machinery suppliers and maintain records.
- Certifying monthly bills of manpower, material and machinery suppliers.
- Managing health & safety.
Education
Master of Construction Management -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-2023
National Diploma in Engineering - Civil & Building Structural
Technician Training Institute
Katunayake, Sri Lanka01-2002
Bachelor of Engineering With Honours - Civil & Infrastructural Engineering
Kingston University
UKSkills
- Project Management
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Construction Law
- Project Development
- Budget Management
- Estimation
- Problem Solving
- Team Work & Leadership
- Contract Management
- Construction Management
- Site Supervision
- Cost Minimization
- Communication
- Project Planning
- Office Administration
- Stormwater Management
- Financial Administration
- Time Management
- Site Management
- Creativity
- Commercial Awareness
- Decision Making
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Project
- Technical Reports
- Quantity Surveys
Certification
- IIESL Corporate Member - M2395, Institute of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
- Incorporated Engineer - 400604, Engineering Council, Sri Lanka
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Civil Engineering Assistant
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
11.2020 - 03.2023
Construction Manager
Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
11.2017 - 10.2020
Site Manager
Athulya Engineering pvt (Ltd)
03.2017 - 11.2017
CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
02.2008 - 02.2017
Site Manager
Komuthi Engineering Pvt (Ltd)
12.2007 - 02.2008
Site Engineer
Squire Mech
10.2005 - 11.2007
Assistant Water & Sanitation Engineer
Oxafam G.B. International
02.2005 - 08.2005
Technical Officer
Nippon Koei Co, Ltd. Japan
07.2003 - 03.2005
Engineering Assistant
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
08.2001 - 04.2003
Technical Officer
Hanjung -SGCC Consortium
06.1998 - 08.2001
Master of Construction Management -
Auckland University of Technology
National Diploma in Engineering - Civil & Building Structural
Technician Training Institute
Bachelor of Engineering With Honours - Civil & Infrastructural Engineering
Kingston University
- IIESL Corporate Member - M2395, Institute of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
- Incorporated Engineer - 400604, Engineering Council, Sri Lanka
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