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Hansaka Lakshamana Naiduwa Wadu

Hansaka Lakshamana Naiduwa Wadu

Southport,QLD

Summary

Critical Thinker and Analyst - Specialized in Construction Technology and Contract Management of Highway, Road & Bridge Projects with over 12 years of Experience

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Engineer

Port Access Elevated Highway Project - Road Development Authority
02.2021 - Current

The elevated Highway is a pre-cast box girder highway
having 5.27 km in length with 4 ramps. Further, the scope
includes 5.5 km (4-lane) of ground road construction. The
total Project Cost is USD 550 Million.

Contractor - China, Consultant - United Kingdom, Client - Sri Lanka

  • Quality assuring the construction work
  • Planning, scheduling and monitoring the work items
  • Analyzing the contractual claims, variations, EOTs...etc.
  • Overseeing the site safety and environmental guidelines
  • Coordinating the Client, the Consultant and key stakeholders
  • Forecasting and analyzing financial progress
  • Evaluating Interim Payment Certificates
  • Procuring subcontractors and goods
  • Checking the design progress
  • Overall contract administration and project management
  • Managing a team of construction professionals including project engineers, site engineers...etc.
  • Reporting to the project manager


Skills: Infrastructure · Quality Assurance · Elevated Highway Construction · Contract Administration · Project Coordination · Project Management · Bridge Construction

Project Engineer

NBCPKR Project - Road Development Authority
02.2020 - 02.2021

The elevated Highway was 3.0 km in length, having 2.0 km of steel box girder section (PK-1) and 1.0 km of concrete box
girder section (PK-2) including a 380m balanced cantilever
bridge. It was a 4-lane highway with a 6-lane bridge across
the Kelani River. The total Project Cost is USD 920 Mn.

Contractor - Japan, Consultant - Japan, Client - Sri Lanka

  • Assuring the quality of PK2, highway and bridge construction works
  • Monitoring the overall construction progress
  • Evaluating subcontractor's payments, claims and variations
  • Coordinating the Consultant and arranging meetings
  • Procuring subcontractors and goods
  • Analyzing traffic diversion plans and managing utility agencies
  • Monitoring the construction work according to the environmental, health, safety guidelines
  • Scheduling the daily construction work and progress reporting
  • Managing the construction team including site engineers, graduate engineers and supervisors...etc.


Skills: Infrastructure · FIDIC CoC - Construction · Project Management · Project Planning · Project Implementation · Government Procurement · Contract Law · Road Construction · Bridge Construction

Design Engineer - Structural

Bridge Design Division - RDA
11.2017 - 02.2020

I worked as a full-time Bridge Design Engineer in the prime bridge design organization in Sri Lanka. During this period, I was assigned to design and review Bridges and road structures (Culverts, Lined Drains, Retaining Walls...etc.) in several major projects in Sri Lanka.


  • Designing and reviewing Concrete bridge foundations (Pile foundations and Strip footing foundations)
  • Designing and reviewing of substructures of bridges
  • Designing and reviewing the superstructure of bridges (Post-tensioned Beams, Deck slabs...etc.)
  • Designing and reviewing twin cell box culverts
  • Designing retaining walls (Reinforced concrete, Mass concrete, Gabion...etc.)
  • Designing of Lined drains, Cover slabs, and other road furniture


Skills: Structural Design · AutoCAD · Concrete & Steel Bridge Design · SAP2000 · Autodesk Civil 3D

Project Engineer

United Kingdom Steel Bridge Projects Division - RDA
09.2015 - 11.2017

The project consists of 2 steel deck bridges with a single span and 3 spans. One bridge was across a major river in Sri Lanka called 'Gin'. I hold the position of Project Manager's chief representative for the projects.

Contractor - Sri Lanka, Consultant - United Kingdom, Client - Sri Lanka

  • Overseeing the construction and the quality assurance process.
  • Planning and monitoring the progress of the project
  • Evaluating the contractual matters related to the project (EOT claims, Variations, Cost claims...etc.)
  • Following the site safety and environment guidelines
  • Coordinating the Client, Consultant, and other stakeholders
  • Checking the disbursements and preparing relevant financial reports


Skills: Infrastructure · Bridge and Road Construction · Quality Assurance · Team Leadership · Project Management · Project Planning

Resident Engineer (RE)

Road Development Authority
06.2014 - 08.2015

I was in charge of all the consultancy and supervision work of a Bridge Construction project in "A" class road and a Retaining Wall Construction project for the collapsed banks of the river "Gin". The bridge construction project was located on the AA002 road (CGHW - The road carrying one of the highest traffic volumes in Sri Lanka).
The projects were funded by the Government of Sri Lanka.


Skills: Infrastructure · Road Transport · Quality Control · Stakeholder Management · Team Leadership · Project Management · Bridge Construction

Resident Engineer (RE)

World Bank Funded Project Division - RDA
03.2013 - 06.2014

I was assigned as the chief representative of the Engineer for the Contract and led the Engineer's supervision team for the whole project period. The scope of the project consisted of constructing a road length of 6 km from the sub-grade level to the road surfacing & road furniture including the road structures such as culverts, lined drains, slabs...etc.
The project was funded by World Bank.


Skills: Infrastructure · Road Transport · Contract Management · Stakeholder Management · Team Leadership · Microsoft Project · Road Construction

Site Manager

Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka
09.2012 - 03.2013

I have accumulated extensive experience in road maintenance and management, overseeing a significant stretch of 60 kilometres of main roads under my direct supervision. During this period, I successfully executed all construction tasks associated with these roads, demonstrating my proficiency in handling various aspects of the project.


Skills: Infrastructure · Road Transport · Road Maintenance · Stakeholder Engagement · Maintenance Management · Team Leadership · Road Construction

Site Engineer

Maga Engineering
12.2011 - 08.2012

The Project consisted of a Flyover and a 16.5 Km length of highway construction. I have gained experience on construction techniques of structures and roads, handling work groups, surveying, material ordering and recording, and dealing with the Engineer & the Employer of the Contract.


Skills: Infrastructure · Road Transport · Road Construction · Bridge Construction

Education

Master of Science in Construction Project Management - Project Management

University of Moratuwa
05.2022

Bachelor of Science of Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering

University of Moratuwa
12.2011

Diploma in Information Technology - IT

British Computer Society (BCS)
10.2009

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Highway Construction Technology
  • Bridge Construction Technology
  • Structural Design (SAP2000, Civil 3D, AutoCAD)
  • Proficient in Conditions of Contract and Specifications
  • Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring (MS Project)
  • Assessing Contractual Claims, Variations, EOTs
  • Procuring Subcontractors and Goods
  • Effective Team Player
  • Extensive Cross-Cultural Collaboration Experience

Certification

  • Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
    The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
    Credential ID 30322 - Civil Engineering
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
    Engineers Australia
    Credential ID 9426243
  • International Professional engineer (IntPE(Aus))
    Engineers Australia
    Credential ID 9426243
  • National Engineering Register (NER)
    Engineers Australia
    Credential ID 9426243

Languages

English
Full Professional
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Project Engineer

Port Access Elevated Highway Project - Road Development Authority
02.2021 - Current

Project Engineer

NBCPKR Project - Road Development Authority
02.2020 - 02.2021

Design Engineer - Structural

Bridge Design Division - RDA
11.2017 - 02.2020

Project Engineer

United Kingdom Steel Bridge Projects Division - RDA
09.2015 - 11.2017

Resident Engineer (RE)

Road Development Authority
06.2014 - 08.2015

Resident Engineer (RE)

World Bank Funded Project Division - RDA
03.2013 - 06.2014

Site Manager

Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka
09.2012 - 03.2013

Site Engineer

Maga Engineering
12.2011 - 08.2012

Master of Science in Construction Project Management - Project Management

University of Moratuwa

Bachelor of Science of Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering

University of Moratuwa

Diploma in Information Technology - IT

British Computer Society (BCS)
  • Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
    The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
    Credential ID 30322 - Civil Engineering
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
    Engineers Australia
    Credential ID 9426243
  • International Professional engineer (IntPE(Aus))
    Engineers Australia
    Credential ID 9426243
  • National Engineering Register (NER)
    Engineers Australia
    Credential ID 9426243
Hansaka Lakshamana Naiduwa Wadu