Shanka Fernando

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor, and guidance administration team within the site as well as head office
• Preparation and submission of the Head Contract payment claims and variations
• Establishment and maintenance of all controls required for the effective management of the Head Contract e.g., variation register etc
• Provide assistance in the scope development of subcontract, consultancy and supplier packages
• Ensure all agreements are compiled in a clear and concise
• Prepare, review & issuance of all types of contracts
• Preparation of Cost value reconciliation, Cost to Complete reports monthly & quarterly
• Submission of delay notices, and claims
• Implement cost management and cost reporting process to ensure that projects are managed in a cost-effective way
• Review all payment Schedules (Security of Payments legislation) and assessment of subcontractor or supplier variations in conjunction with the Project Team
• Prepared and issued reports on contract performance and compliance.
• Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.

Projects Involved:

• Springwood Medical Centre - $ 10 Million.
• 7Eleven & Service station, Moffat Beach Qld – $ 1.8 Million.
• Liberty, McDonald & Service station, Helensvale Qld - $ 5 Million.
• 7-Eleven, Fuel Station & Starbucks restaurant at Ferry rd, Southport - $ 5 Million (on going)

Company Overview:

PAX excels in cost, contracts, and the commercial management of Built Environment Projects. Specialize in managing project costs, navigating contract complexities, and driving the commercial success of the projects. This expertise means PAX excels at optimizing budgets, mitigating contractual and legal risks, and ensuring the project's profitability

• Initial Budget Preparation and Management
• Initial Cost Estimation and Analysis
• Procurement Strategy Development
• Cost Planning and Forecasting
• Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
• Financial Management and Reporting during Construction
• Contract administration
• Change and claims management
• Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
• Transformed client financial outcomes by integrating advanced analytical tools into investment decision-making process.
• Streamlined client reporting mechanisms, providing more transparent and accessible investment performance data.

Projects Involved:

• Raising London Circuit, ACT Aus - Contractor: Abergeldie - prepare a high value variation, from the changes between IFT & IFC ($22 Mil.)
• Fullarton Road Intersections, SA Aus - Contractor: Fulton Hogan - Preparing a multi-Million claim in this project
• Contractor: SJM Rail Signalling Pty Ltd - Support & Assist in Contract Administration and Commercial management for their ongoing projects; Southern Highlands Overtaking Opportunities (SHOO) and Port of Melbourne since Oct’2024
• Contractor: Abergeldie NSW - Contract and commercial advisory services for the Hill Road Widening Project at Olympic Park, with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) as the principal (from Dec’2024 to date)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of the Head Contract payment claims and variations
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of all controls required for the effective management of the Head Contract e.g., variation register etc
• Provide support in the scope development of subcontract, consultancy and supplier packages
• Ensure all agreements are compiled in a clear and concise manner, consistent with any negotiated and / or approved position, and are executed by subcontractors or the like prior to commencing works
• Preparation of Payment Schedules (Security of Payments legislation) and assessment of subcontractor or supplier variations in conjunction with the Project Team
• Implement cost management and cost reporting process to ensure that projects are managed in a cost-effective way
• Monitor construction cost and progress and productivity / status against program of works and ensure alignment with cost reporting / forecasting
• Attendance at all Project Team Meetings and providing input on the commercial and contractual issues associated with the Project

Projects Involved:

• RSL Prize Home Units (G+3 residential building): AUD 8 Million
• CÔTE Palm Beach (2B+G+9 residential apartments): AUD 23 Million

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of preliminary estimates and pre-tender estimates
• Preparation of measurement sheets and assists in quantity take-offs for tenders
• Identify design changes and prepare cost variations accordingly
• Negotiation of contractual disputes with contracts and sub-contractors
• Check the BOQ items and inform the PM/CM about any discrepancies with the drawings
• Review and approve the subcontracts payment certificates with the right code
• Led the team and responsible for maintenance of project cost data base system, prepare, maintain and monitoring of projects invoice logs and variations logs and write reports
• Preparation / reviewing of interim valuations and monthly progress reports
• Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
• Preparation of Cost to Complete, Cost value reconciliation reports quarterly / monthly
• Cooperate with client/s and other industrial professionals, such as project directors, site managers, and engineers to achieve project’s goals

Projects Involved:

• Construction of 6xSubstation, 8 x of Pumping stations, and 3xtunnels construction & upgradation of infrastructure of al-muntazah street extension: QAR 185 Million (Approx AUD $ 80 Million.)
• Construction & upgradation of infrastructure of al-muntazah street extension – Mechanical, Electrical and associated works of tunnel ventilation/lighting works: QAR 40 Million (Approx AUD $ 17 Million.)
• MEP works at Community College for Boys, Qatar – QAR 25 Million (Approx AUD $ 10.5 Mil.)
• Giardino mall Electro-mechanical works, Peal – Qatar - QAR 30 Million (Approx AUD $ 13 Million.)
• Head works construction for Doha south RPS, Muaither RPS and associated pipelines: QAR 120 Million (Approx AUD $ 52 Million.)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pricing Tenders, floating sub-contract packages and preparation of evaluation reports of sub-contract works, preparation of tender documents, take off quantities, preparation of preliminary estimates and pre-tender estimates, preparation of proposals for tendering
• Order material for purchasing
• Ensure correct amount of materials procured as per construction schedule
• Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for interim valuations and monthly progress reports
• Check the subcontractor’s rates & recommend to the management
• Checking and approving sub-Contractors bills for payments
• Preparation of cost implications for variations
• Responsible for maintenance of the project cost database system and monitoring projects cash flows

Projects Involved:

• Hilton Double Tree Hotel (B2+G+M+4) in Al Sadd area, Doha-Qatar: QAR 100 Million (Approx AUD $ 43 Million.)
• Sinyar Tower (G+52) in Dafna area, Doha-Qatar: QAR 275 Million (Approx AUD $ 119 Million.)
• Renovation of Doha City center project: QAR 250 Million
• (Approx AUD $ 108 Million.)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluation of Contractor's payment applications (both Re-measurable & Lump Sum contracts)
• Preparation of cost impact for variations and evaluation of variations / claims submissions
• Preparation of cost reports for clients
• Final accounting and preparation of cost analysis for completed projects
• Pricing Tenders, preparation of tender documents, take-off quantities, preparation of preliminary estimates, and pre-tender estimates
• Preparing BOQs and Engineer estimates, Rate analysis, tender evaluation, and report writing
• Preparation of Contracts

Projects Involved:

• Proposed Additions, Alterations and Refurbishment to British Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka.: SLR 15 Million (Approx. AUD $ 0.16 Million.)
• 7th Sense Luxury Apartment project, Colombo, Sri Lanka: SLR 400 Million (Approx. AUD $ 4 Million.)