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Chathura Weerasinghe

Portsmouth,Hampshire

Summary

Experienced Civil Engineer with expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Budget forecasting. Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication. Proficient in stakeholder management, regulatory liaison, risk management, and creative problem-solving. Adept at financial acumen, time management, technical knowledge, flexibility and adaptability. Compassionate and empathetic professional with a solid background in documentation and reporting competence, surveying techniques, construction management, negotiation, Civil 3D proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite expertise. Skilled in FIDIC Contract Management, BS Codes compliance with ISO standards, quality control and assurance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Deputy Project Manager

Hovael Construction (Pvt) Ltd
03.2020 - 11.2023
  • Managed the planning, design, and execution of multi-million-dollar infrastructure project, ensuring delivery within budget and time constraints, while adhering to environmental and safety regulations.
  • Led the management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects, including budget forecasting, cost control, and liaising with contractors and regulatory authorities to secure necessary approvals.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Attended and contributed to regular progress meetings with stakeholders, providing updates on milestones, project risks, and solutions to potential delays or issues.
  • Supported the design and construction phases, leading design review processes, and handling design changes to align with project specifications and environmental considerations.
  • Ensured full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all project phases, conducting regular risk assessments and promoting a safety-first culture among project teams.
  • Conducted regular site inspections and assessments, ensuring construction activities adhered to quality, health, and environmental standards.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly, ensuring smooth progression of projects.
  • Assisted in budget tracking, cost management, and contract negotiations, ensuring financial targets were met.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation, including reports, progress updates, and risk management strategies.

Project: ADB-funded rehabilitation/improvements of 53.79 km of rural roads.
Allocated budget: USD 16.5 million.

Project Coordinator

Hovael Construction (Pvt) Ltd
, Sri Lanka
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Scheduled meetings, workshops, and project milestones with precision
  • Acted as primary liaison for project stakeholders, maintaining seamless communication
  • Track progress through accurate meeting notes, action items, and reports
  • Track project resources including personnel, materials, and equipment
  • Oversaw project expenses
  • Monitored and reported significant project risk concerns to the Chairman.
  • Assist in managing stakeholder expectations, maintaining positive relationships, and organising and facilitating stakeholder meetings and feedback sessions.

Project: PLANT & DESIGN - BUILD LAGGALA NEW TOWN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT.

Allocated budget: USD. 30.7 million.

Construction Project Engineer

Sri Ram Construction
, Sri Lanka
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed on-site operations adhering to project scheduling, budgeting, and specifications
  • Oversaw workforce activities maintaining operational excellence
  • Ensured smooth operations by tackling logistical and labor-related obstacles immediately
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers reducing overall project costs.
  • Facilitated site meetings to ensure understanding of objectives, safety measures, and progress reports
  • Performed site inspections for compliance with design specifications
  • Worked closely with the project management team to ensure alignment between the site operations and the overall project objectives, adjusting work schedules and resources when necessary.
  • Established clear communication among clients, engineers, surveyors, and local authorities
  • Oversaw procurement and delivery of materials, tools, and equipment within budgetary limits
  • Kept project records current, including work logs, inspection reports, and safety checklists
  • Ensured adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations

Project: CONSTRUCTION OF RURAL ROADS IN ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT
Allocated budget: USD. 4 million.

Site Engineer

Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
, Sri Lanka
12.2016 - 10.2018
  • Used GPS, total stations, and leveling instruments for surveying
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to design, safety, and quality standards.
  • Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
  • Inspected material quality for asphalt, concrete, and aggregates to meet engineering standards
  • Collaborated with design engineers and project managers to resolve technical issues
  • Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations during construction activities
  • Coordinated delivery and usage of construction materials, plant, and equipment to meet project timelines
  • Maintained accurate daily site records, MIR, SI, Test reports and RFIs, including progress reports, weather conditions, material usage, and workforce allocation, and prepared and submitted regular progress reports to the project management team and stakeholders.
  • Ensured that all road construction activities adhered to environmental regulations, managing waste and minimising environmental impact, and implemented measures to protect surrounding ecosystems, including drainage and watercourse protection.
  • Managed and oversaw the construction of earthworks, sub-grade preparation, base layers, and surface paving, and coordinated the installation of drainage systems, road signage, guardrails, and other road features.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
  • Understood environmental project impacts to plan appropriate eco-friendly solutions.
  • Worked closely with clients, engineers, and local authorities to provide updates on site progress and address concerns.
  • Ensured roadway structural integrity through thorough inspection and final testing

Project : - REHABILITATION / IMPROVEMENTS OF 83 KM OF RURAL ROADS IN THE ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT
Allocated budget : - USD 15.05 million.

Kitchen Potter

Wildwood Restaurant
Portsolent, Portsmouth
11.2024 - Current
  • Ensured the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils were cleaned and maintained to high standards.
  • Assisted in the preparation of basic food under the chef's guidance, improving service delivery time.
  • Managed waste efficiently, contributing to the company's sustainability targets.
  • Supported inventory management by organizing and storing supplies, and reducing excess expenditure.

Sales Manager

Super White Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
, Sri Lanka
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Executed strategies to expand market presence
  • Led and mentored a team of sales representatives, driving performance, and exceeding sales targets.
  • Fostered strong connections with key clients, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Prepared accurate sales forecasts and reports for senior management to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Evaluated team performance through sales metrics and KPIs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil & Structural Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, LIV

Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Pearson Education Ltd

Skills

  • Project management
  • Primavera P6
  • MS Project
  • Budget forecasting
  • Leadership and team management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Liaison with regulatory authorities & Permit acquisition
  • Risk management
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Financial acumen
  • Time management
  • Technical knowledge
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Documentation and reporting competence
  • Surveying techniques
  • Construction management
  • Negotiation
  • Civil 3D proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • FIDIC Contract Management
  • BS Codes
  • Compliance with ISO standards
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • CSCS White Card
  • Full Clean UK Driving License
  • Primavera P6 Essential Training
  • Graduate Member – Institution of Civil Engineers (GMICE), UK
  • PMP Exam Preparation Course - Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Project Management Foundations – Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Conflict Management & High-Conflict People Training – PMI
  • Health and Safety Level 1
  • Food Safety Level 1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Potter

Wildwood Restaurant
11.2024 - Current

Sales Manager

Super White Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2024 - 08.2024

Deputy Project Manager

Hovael Construction (Pvt) Ltd
03.2020 - 11.2023

Project Coordinator

Hovael Construction (Pvt) Ltd
09.2019 - 03.2020

Construction Project Engineer

Sri Ram Construction
11.2018 - 09.2019

Site Engineer

Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
12.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Civil & Structural Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University

Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Pearson Education Ltd
Chathura Weerasinghe