Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Chamali Palihawadana

5 Jesson Crescent Dandenong,VIC

Summary

Qualified Civil Engineer with over 4 years of experience in various capacities, successfully completing project tasks. Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to deliver projects on time and under budget, while applying cost-saving strategies. Demonstrated expertise in managing projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations. Strong skills in consultation, communication, documentation, and preparing progress reports to ensure seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil Engineer

Gamini Builders
01.2021 - 06.2024

Projects - Construction of Commercial Buildings, Rural Bridges, and Roads.

  • Conducting meticulous consultations, site investigations, and inspections.
  • Proficiently preparing comprehensive reports, project programs, and estimations.
  • Exemplifying excellence in supervision, driving seamless project execution.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Supervised construction progress on-site, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly while maintaining safety protocols.

Site Engineer

Neat Solution (Pvt) Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2021

Project - Container Terminal Storage and Rail Track at Prima Premises

  • Led the successful execution of the infrastructure project with quality control measures.
  • Ensured exemplary project delivery through efficient progress reporting.
  • Reviewed technical designs and drawings to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Oversaw quality control and health and safety, conducting regular inspections to enforce strict safety protocols.

Trainee Interior Designer

Tudawe Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2019

Project - Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC)

  • Provided detailed progress reports, ensuring transparency and timely project completion.
  • Showcased expertise in optimizing space and enhancing aesthetics in interior projects.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within the team through proficient use of project management tools.
  • Liaised with clients, consultants, and suppliers to ensure project goals, resource optimization, and timely completion.

Trainee Engineer

Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018

Project - Fairway Urban Homes Apartment Complex

  • Demonstrated expertise in quality control, material reconciliation, and work supervision in the finishing stage, resulting in a flawless end product.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers and updated project documentation and distributed to appropriate project personnel.

Trainee Engineer

Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
11.2016 - 02.2017

Project - Fairway Urban Homes Apartment Complex

  • Conducted regular site inspections and assessments, ensuring strict
    adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the construction phase.
  • Conducted regular site inspections and assessments, ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the construction phase.

Education

Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
07.2026

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

Postgraduate Institute of Management
Sri Lanka
12.2024

Bachelor of Science of Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Sri Lanka
07.2019

Advanced Level Examination - Physical Science

N/ Good Shepherd B. M. V.
Sri Lanka
08.2014

Ordinary Level Examination -

N/ Good Shepherd B. M. V.
Sri Lanka
12.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Project
  • AutoCAD
  • SAP2000
  • SPACE GASS
  • HEC-HMS

Certification

Associate Professional at Green Building Council Sri Lanka

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

Timeline

Civil Engineer

Gamini Builders
01.2021 - 06.2024

Site Engineer

Neat Solution (Pvt) Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2021

Trainee Interior Designer

Tudawe Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2019

Trainee Engineer

Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018

Trainee Engineer

Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
11.2016 - 02.2017

Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering

La Trobe University

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration

Postgraduate Institute of Management

Bachelor of Science of Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Advanced Level Examination - Physical Science

N/ Good Shepherd B. M. V.

Ordinary Level Examination -

N/ Good Shepherd B. M. V.
Chamali Palihawadana