Mahesh Thilakasiri
Cammeray,NSW
Summary
Project Management Professional with over 14 years of experience delivering large-scale power plant development and EPC infrastructure projects across Asia-Pacific. Recognized for successfully leading turnkey project lifecycles from engineering and procurement to construction, commissioning, and handover. Skilled in FIDIC-based EPC contracts, SAP-based procurement, MS Project scheduling, ETAP-based studies, and managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-value projects on time and within budget.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President – Projects & Project Manager
Lakdhanavi Limited (LTL Holdings Group)
04.2016 - Current
- Lead EPC delivery of multi-million-dollar power projects across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Maldives.
- Manage project scheduling using MS Project and procurement workflows in SAP.
- Oversee FIDIC-based EPC contracts, negotiations, and vendor strategies.
- Direct 40+ multidisciplinary engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Lakdhanavi Limited
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Led electrical design, procurement, and commissioning for a 52.2 MW project.
- Delivered MV/HV protection studies and optimized EBOP scope.
Electrical Engineer
Lakdhanavi Limited
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Designed HV/MV/LV systems and performed ETAP simulations.
- Delivered engineering scope for multiple EPC power plant projects.
Electrical Engineer (R&D)
Orel Corporation
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed CFL lamps are optimized for local operating conditions.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
USACP Eng. / International Professional Engineer -
Engineers Australia
Australia Chartered Engineer -
Engineering Council
UKSkills
- EPC Project Delivery – Concept-to-commissioning leadership for large-scale power plants
- Contract & Procurement Management – PPAs, FIDIC contracts, vendor negotiations, bid evaluations
- Technical Expertise – HV/MV/LV systems, ETAP studies, testing & commissioning
- Project Scheduling & Reporting – MS Project, SAP-based procurement, EVM monitoring
- Leadership – Managing 80 cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and stakeholder coordination
Accomplishments
- Delivered EPC power projects exceeding USD 500M in total value.
- Developer and EPC Project Manager of Sri Lanka’s first LNG-based 350 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant.
- Led award-winning projects: Asian Power Awards 2020 and SLIIT Engineering Excellence Awards 2025.
- Expertise in SAP-based procurement, ETAP-based system studies, and MS Project scheduling.
- Negotiated high-value FIDIC-based EPC contracts with developers, PPAs with utilities and OEM contracts with reputed global suppliers.
Certification
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)/International Professional Engineer – Engineers Australia
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI USA
- Chartered Engineer – UK & Sri Lanka
Timeline
Senior Vice President – Projects & Project Manager
Lakdhanavi Limited (LTL Holdings Group)
04.2016 - Current
Senior Electrical Engineer
Lakdhanavi Limited
02.2014 - 03.2016
Electrical Engineer
Lakdhanavi Limited
06.2011 - 01.2014
Electrical Engineer (R&D)
Orel Corporation
11.2010 - 05.2011
BSc (Hons) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
CP Eng. / International Professional Engineer -
Engineers Australia
Chartered Engineer -
Engineering Council
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