Priyan Hemachandra
Chartered Civil Engineer, MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), C.Eng., IntPE(SL), MIE (SL), B.Sc.Eng., GREEN SL®AP
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A qualified Chartered and International Professional Engineer, who consistently delivers complex project within demanding time, quality and cost constraints. I have been working in the civil engineering field for 10 years and extensively experienced in high-rise building construction projects. Able to handle complex engineering activities and lead large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results in line with project requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
13
13
Certificates
Work History
Site Manager
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Frontier Project
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, Western Province
2020.02 - 2023.11
- Managed overall construction of project and overseeing quality standards of construction.
- Coordinated procurement and supply of local and imported materials and Plant & Equipment.
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 45 employees during project period.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Coordinated with specialized & nominated subcontractors, Suppliers, and trade workers to ensure project is completed on scheduled time within predetermined budget.
- Attended weekly, monthly, and special project coordination and progress review meetings with project stakeholders.
- Arranged necessary building inspections and obtaining approvals from local authorities.
Senior Engineer
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., AGD Project
Colombo 12, Sri Lanka, Western Province
2017.03 - 2020.01
- Attended progress review meetings with Client, Consultants and presenting overall project progress.
- Arranged MEP coordination meetings with all building service Engineers and clarifying pending matters to smoothen project progress.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Managed over 35 number of technical staff and over 180 number of labor force.
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Prepared Method Statements and obtaining necessary approvals from consultants.
- Reviewed Architectural, Structural and MEP designs drawings and bar bending schedules prepared by engineers.
- Provided necessary instructions to Engineers and project team to catch up on lapsed work identified during progress meetings and site visits.
- Identified excess/extra work beyond original project scope and assists staff to prepare variation orders after obtaining approvals from consultants.
- Attended for public issues related to construction activities to solve those issues immediately to assure smooth functioning of project.
Civil Engineer
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Jetwing Lake Hotel
Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Central Province
2014.09 - 2017.02
- Managing over 30 number of site technical staff and trainees, Engineering supervision and progress monitoring.
- Prepared progress reports and detailed delay claim reports for Extension of Times.
- Supervised setting out, verticality and all surveying related activities.
- Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
- Carried out regular quality control inspections of reinforcement, formwork, concreting, and overall architectural finishes.
- Coordinated labor and material resources effectively to manage site requirements in each activity.
- Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
Senior Engineer
KANSCA Constructions & Designers
Gampaha, Sri Lanka, Western Province
2013.09 - 2014.08
- Monitored project plans, work schedules, and control expenditures of projects.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Managed two ongoing construction projects and with above 20 number of technical staff and 80 number of labor force.
- Planed Day-to-day labor requirement, material, machinery, and resources update.
- Attended all meetings with consultant and clients, presenting progress, and clarified pending matters to execute site works without disputes.
- Addressed Price Escalations and fluctuation matters with clients and consultants and prepare all contractual letters and claims.
- Monitored overall progress of both projects and guiding project teams to achieve project targets.
- Carried out regular quality control inspections of reinforcement, formwork, concreting, and overall architectural finishes
- Followed up Safety and Health of site premises and coordinating to arrange periodical safety grills.
Civil Engineer
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd, Thurya Hotel Project
Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka, Western Province
2012.06 - 2013.08
- Prepared of Method Statements and Concrete pouring schedules and obtaining necessary approvals from Consultant.
- Prepared of Bar-bending schedules and overall monitoring of Causeway and Retaining wall construction work.
- Prepared of Progress reports, work inspections reports and daily and weekly work programs.
- Assisted technical staff to conduct necessary tests including soil compaction and concrete strength and forward test reports to consultant to obtain approvals.
- Coordinated procurement and delivery of material and machineries to site as per scheduled work program.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Managed over 15 number of technical staff at my zone and over 80 number of labor force.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka 2008.06 - 2012.07
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka 2018.08 - Current
Skills
Construction management
Consulting
Contract Management
General contracting professional
Civil engineering
Green engineering techniques
Certification
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
Timeline
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
2023-12
Chartered Professional Engineer (EA)
2023-12
NER (EA)
2023-12
APEC Engineer
2023-12
International Professional Engineer (Aus)
2023-12
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
2023-12
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
2023-12
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
2023-12
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
2023-12
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
2023-12
Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
2023-12
Chartered Professional Engineer (IESL)
2020-05
Site Manager
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Frontier Project
2020.02 - 2023.11
Associate Professional in Green Building Council Sri Lanka
2018-12
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
University of Peradeniya
2018.08 - Current
Senior Engineer
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., AGD Project
2017.03 - 2020.01
Civil Engineer
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd., Jetwing Lake Hotel
2014.09 - 2017.02
Senior Engineer
KANSCA Constructions & Designers
2013.09 - 2014.08
Civil Engineer
Tudawe Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd, Thurya Hotel Project
2012.06 - 2013.08
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya
2008.06 - 2012.07