Sandun Mayadunna
Summary
Dynamic Civil Engineer with extensive experience at the National Water Supply & Drainage Board, excelling in procurement planning and project management. Proven track record of achieving cost savings through strategic supplier negotiations and enhancing project efficiency. Skilled in AutoCAD and effective communication, driving successful collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer -Procurement
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers and continuously monitoring market trends.
- Conducted market research to gather intelligence on industry trends, competitor strategies, and potential new suppliers.
- Reduced lead times by collaborating closely with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
- Collaborated with engineering team to identify opportunities for material substitutions or design changes, ultimately reducing costs without compromising product performance.
- Ensured high-quality materials sourcing through supplier audits, quality checks, and thorough evaluation processes.
- Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
- Played a crucial role in the development of annual procurement budgets, aligning material needs with financial constraints.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Civil Engineer - Development
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Supervised construction progress on-site, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly while maintaining safety protocols.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Conducted detailed site investigations to identify potential issues and develop appropriate remediation strategies.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations through rigorous quality control measures during all project phases.
- Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated water resource management plans, balancing environmental, economic, and social factors.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, industry partners to advance collaborative initiatives around shared objectives.
- Coordinated projects by working with other engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies.
Civil Engineer
MAGA Engineering (PVT) Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Implemented quality control measures at every stage of the project life cycle in order to ensure consistently high levels of performance across all aspects of the work undertaken.
- Completed projects on time and within budget using detailed scheduling techniques and resource allocation strategies.
- Enhanced safety measures by implementing rigorous site inspections and risk assessments.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings, and blueprints.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results.
- Played a pivotal role in resolving conflicts between different parties involved in construction projects, ensuring that work continued smoothly and according to plan.
- Conducted regular progress reports and updates to keep project stakeholders informed.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
Civil Engineer Intern
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Utilized state-of-the-art software tools to create detailed engineering drawings, facilitating seamless project execution.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops and conferences, staying abreast of advancements within the field of civil engineering.
- Provided technical documents to plan work and address concerns for on-going projects.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Supervised the DI, HDPE and PVC pipe laying.
- Supervised the leak detection and leak repairing works.
- Modelling of water treatment process.
- Supervised of the water treatment process of Ambatale Water Treatment Plant and Kelani Right Bank Water Treatment Plant
- Supervised the wastewater treatment process of the Soysapura wastewater treatment plant
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science of Civil Engineering (Honours)
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka10-2018
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Project management
- Construction management
- Cost estimates
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Proficient in [software]
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Oral presentations
- Water treatment technologies
- Water distribution
- Documentation skills
- Procurement planning
Certification
Associate Member of Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka
Associate Engineer of Engineers Council, Sri Lanka
Timeline
Civil Engineer -Procurement
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
03.2023 - 01.2025
Civil Engineer - Development
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
05.2019 - 02.2023
Civil Engineer
MAGA Engineering (PVT) Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2019
Civil Engineer Intern
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
07.2016 - 11.2016
Associate Member of Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka
Associate Engineer of Engineers Council, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science of Civil Engineering (Honours)
University of Moratuwa
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