Nalani Elegoda

Experience

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  International Construction Consortium Ltd. (ICC)

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2005

  Quantity Surveyor

  Key Projects Involved: Construction of British International School Project, Borella, Sri Lanka; inclusive of swimming pool, gymnasium, play ground and all infrastructure facilities.  Construction of ‘Tranquil Crescent’ in Kotte, Sri Lanka; comprising the construction of 23 number of luxury houses inclusive of a swimming pool, club house, gymnasium and all infrastructure facilities.Main duties, tasks & responsibilities: Preparation of Interim Bills/ Evaluation of quantities in material ordering/ Preparation and Evaluation of Sub Contractors’ Bills/ Rate Analysis/ Preparation of Variations/ Taking off Quantities/ Taking Joint Measurements/ Progress Update and Monitoring/ Material Reconciliation. Show less

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  F & G Property Developers

  Dec 2005 - Apr 2006

  Quantity Surveyor

  Key Projects Involved: Construction of Luxury Housing Schemes in Negombo, Thalahena, Malambe and Raththanapitiya - Sri Lanka.Main duties, tasks & responsibilities: Preparation of Bills of Quantities/ Tender Documentation/ Tender Evaluation/ Preparation of Estimates/ Interim Payments and Final Accounts/ Evaluation of Variation Orders/ Rate analysis.

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  Access Engineering PLC

  Dec 2007 - Jul 2011

  Monitoring Quantity Surveyor/Project Quantity Surveyor

  Key Projects Involved: Construction of Major Works at Hikkaduwa, Mirissa and Puranawella Fish Harbours.  Improvement of Padeniya to Anuradhapura Road Construction of Flyovers across Junctions in Dehiwala & Nugegoda Construction of Sangupiddy Bridge Project Construction of Causeway at Sangupiddy JettyMain duties & responsibilities: Co-operate with Manager Contract Administration & Senior Manager of Engineering to prepare & analyse budgets, variations & claims. Prepare cost estimates, cash-flow forecast and progress reports. Prepare claims including extension of time claims and prolongation cost claims. Monitor and evaluate physical and financial progress against baseline programme, budgeting and cash flow management using Primavera Project Management and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Liaise with Senior Manager of Engineering and Project Managers in finding alternative solutions to problems wherever appropriate with regard to project cost management, progress monitoring and contractual matters to obtain maximum benefit from the project. Analyse contract documents and investigate physical characteristics and possibilities in order to evaluate and go well with variations, to produce claims and to identify the commercial aspects of the project. Produce regular cost reports and advise top management of any forecasted cost overruns. Monitor project cost objectives and project performance with respect to Key Performance Indicators. Assist Senior Planning Engineer to establish cost breakdown structures, work breakdown structures and cost codes of the projects. Check and certify Sub Contractors and Suppliers interim and final payments. Assist Financial Manager on budget forecasting and financial reporting for Organization’s project portfolio. Maintain comprehensive registers of variations, claims and payments. Follow-up, monitor procedure and ensure process is completed and VOs are in place to ensure payments are received on time. Show less

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  Baker Wilkins & Smith (BWS)

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Quantity Surveyor

  Key Projects Involved: Construction of Oman Cultural Complex project; 7 number of five storey Cultural Buildings for the Client of Ministry of Heritage and Culture, Oman.  Construction of Al Baleed Resort in Salalah; a Five Star resort with associated neighbourhood 1 to 13 for the Client of Al Baleed Resort S.A.O.C. Main duties, tasks & responsibilities: Prepare BOQs and Cost Estimates including Take-off quantities using Auto-CAD drawings. Cost planning at various stages. Tender Documentation. Show less

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  Northcroft Middle East

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

  Quantity Surveyor

  (Temporary Assignment)Key Projects Involved: Construction of Al Wajba Palace project; a two storey palace with a club house and guest facilities buildings.  Construction of SH. Khalifa Al Thani’s Villa; a two storey main villa including single storey mother house, a majlis and service buildings.Main duties, tasks & responsibilities: Prepare BOQs by taking off quantities using CAD-Measure and Auto-CAD drawings. Prepare estimates at various stages.

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  Parsons International

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2019

  Senior Quantity Surveyor

  Key Projects Involved : Refurbishment and Upgrading Works for various Pumping Stations comprising 24 number of Pumping Stations with associated Gravity Sewer and Rising Mains – approx. QAR 1 Billion (USD 273 Million) for the Client of Public Works Authority (PWA/ Ashghal).  Construction and Upgrading of Infrastructure of Al Muntazah Street Extension comprising with associated structures, steel bridges, underpasses, flyovers, pumping stations, road works, utilities micro-tunnels, drainage works, landscaping and irrigation – approx. QAR 2.5 Billion (USD 685 Million) for the Client of Public Works Authority (PWA). Construction of Al Khor Area Sewerage for Northern Region comprises the construction of new sewer to extend the network in the city. The project is associated with sewer lines, micro-tunnel sewer installation and house connections – approx. QAR 0.3 Billion (USD 82 Million) Client - Public Works Authority (PWA). Main duties, tasks & responsibilities: Prepare, update, control and maintain commercial and contractual reports on a regular basis as a key section of Monthly Cost and Progress Reports to Client.  Take lead in assessment of Variation Orders and compiling Client submission for approval. Evaluation of Contractor Claims. Respond to Client’s contractual and commercial queries in coordinating with various discipline Engineers and other QS team members. Follow-up, monitor complex procedure adopted by Client (with minimum four different entities) and ensure process is completed and VOs are in place to ensure Contractor payments are recommended on time.  Comprehensive review of Contractor monthly application for payment to ensure comply with Client requirement including check list, prepare and issue Certificate of Payment in a timely manner.  Review and finalize Contractors’ Final accounts. Analyse Contractors’ star rate submissions. Overseeing the works of Assistant QS. Show less

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  Khatib & Alami (Consolidated Engineering Company)

  Dec 2019 - now

  Senior Quantity Surveyor and Claims Specialist

  Project Description: Construction of Diversion for Sewage Flows from Doha Industrial Area to Doha West STW - PS IA2 to PS 32A – Project comprises with construction of approximately 11km of new Rising Main DN800mm, upgrade of Pumping Station PSIA2 and to construct a new Bypass Pumping Station within the same premises. The Client - Public Works Authority (PWA/ Ashghal). Main duties, tasks & responsibilities: Review and prepare project monthly valuation. Review Contractor’s submissions for Change Requests and submit recommendations to the Engineer in issuing the formal Site Instruction if required or respond to Contractor on Contractual grounds of not proceeding as a Variation, in a manner of dispute avoidance. Evaluate Site Instructions and prepare recommendations including necessary reports for the Client’s approval. Review and assessment of Variation Orders and prepare recommendations for the Client’s approval, as per the procedures set out by the Authority. Assessing and evaluating Contractor's Claims. Prepare and maintain commercial and contractual reports on a regular basis.  Review Monthly Cost and Progress Report which is prepared by the Senior Planning Engineer and submit to the Client. Respond to the Contractor’s and Client’s contractual and commercial queries in coordination with various discipline Engineers. Show less