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Yasodha Kalutotage

Yasodha Kalutotage

Newcastle,NSW

Summary

Organized and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with nearly 3 years of experience in both pre- and post-contract cost management. Possesses in-depth knowledge of cost estimation, payment certification, and contractual issues. Currently pursuing a PhD at the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle. Seeking a part-time position in Quantity Surveying or Contract Administration to enhance knowledge and gain industry exposure.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantity Surveyor

Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
08.2022 - 03.2024

Waterfront Integrated Resorts Project, Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • International luxury mixed-development with a 5-star hotel, residential and office towers, retail mall, and extensive civil works.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed commercial matters related to the Interior Design (ID) work package awarded to nominated subcontractors.
  • Handled contractual issues, scope disputes, and provided solutions to achieve project goals.
  • Involved in the variation evaluation process for the ID work package, delivering quick and accurate evaluations.
  • Prepared Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) and managed payment issues for subcontractors.


Quantity Surveyor

Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
08.2022 - 03.2024

Waterfront Integrated Resorts Project, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Project Overview:

  • International luxury mixed-development project designed to British standards and specifications.800-room, 5-star luxury hotel with entertainment and associated facilities.
  • Conferencing and exhibition centre, spa, gym, banqueting, all-day dining, specialty restaurants.
  • Two residential apartment towers, one office tower, waterfront esplanade, landscaped public areas, retail mall.
  • 2500+ car parking, civil works including roadways and a 6-lane vehicular/pedestrian access bridge.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed commercial matters related to the Interior Design (ID) work package awarded to nominated subcontractors.
  • Handled contractual issues, scope disputes, and provided solutions to achieve project goals.
  • Involved in the variation evaluation process for the ID work package, delivering quick and accurate evaluations.
  • Prepared Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) and managed payment issues for subcontractors.


Quantity Surveyor

Nawaloka Construction Company (Pvt) Ltd
03.2022 - 08.2022

Cinnamon Red Kandy City Hotel Development Project, Kandy, Sri Lanka

USD 120 million hotel construction project with 23 floors, including basement car parks, hotel rooms, restaurants, bars, kitchens, and a rooftop pool.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepared Interim Payment Applications (IPA) and coordinated with consultants for payment certification.
  • Managed payment certification for specialized sub-contractors, particularly MEP.
  • Certified payments for materials, labor sub-contractors, and other site expenses.
  • Collaborated with the project manager, site managers, architect, planning engineer, and other site engineers.

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Manamperi Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Experience and knowledge gained through contractor's perspective in the areas such as estimating and tendering, selection of sub-contractors, subcontractor's payments, and assessment of material claims.

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

VFORM Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Experience and knowledge gained in both pre contract and post contract stages through consultant's perspective regarding the areas such as Preparation of Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Tender Documentation, Tender procedures and evaluation, Contract documentation, Interim valuations, Processing of variations, and Preparation of rate breakdowns.

Education

Ph.D. -

University of Newcastle
School Of Architecture And Built Environment
09.2027

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
03.2022

Skills

  • Cost Reporting
  • Bill of Quantities
  • Cost Estimation
  • Value Engineering
  • Cost Control
  • Measurement techniques
  • Building Regulations
  • Professional ethics
  • Procurement Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Knowledge of Software (MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, CostX, Primavera, Planswift)

Activities

  • Sports: Taekwondo, Represented the university at Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) in 2019., Won university colours for Taekwondo in 2019.
  • Volunteer Services, Volunteer at 'Be My Eyes'. (Be My Eyes is a free mobile app with one main goal to make the world more accessible for blind and low-vision people. The app connects blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and companies from all over the world through a live video call.)
  • Community Services, Actively engaged in the charity project called 'Parartha' which targeted to help the rural schools with the least facilities in Sri Lanka.

Coursework

  • Diploma in Project Management and Primavera, Snap Ferd (Pvt) Ltd, Autodesk Authorized Training Center, Rathmalana, 08/01/20
  • Diploma in CAD, Snap Ferd (Pvt) Ltd, Autodesk Authorized Training Center, Rathmalana, 06/01/19

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
08.2022 - 03.2024

Quantity Surveyor

Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
08.2022 - 03.2024

Quantity Surveyor

Nawaloka Construction Company (Pvt) Ltd
03.2022 - 08.2022

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Manamperi Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
03.2020 - 05.2020

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

VFORM Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020

Ph.D. -

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

University of Moratuwa
Yasodha Kalutotage