Chaminda Senathilaka

Experience

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  V.V.Karunaratne & Company

  Nov 2003 - Apr 2004

  Quantity Surveyor
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  Mott MacDonald

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2008

  Project Quantity Surveyor (MEP)
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  Aga Khan Foundation Tajikistan

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2012

  Cost Control Specialist

  Monitored and updated project budget. Administered the change management process. Updated and evaluated project risks. Liaised with project stakeholders. Assisted to internal financial and legal teams. Cashflow preparation. Reviewed insurance, bonds, guarantees and maintained records. Reviewed consultants and contractors progress reports and commented. Regular site visit to monitor progress. Certified interim progress claims and final accounts. Presentation on progress and budget updates for senior management. Show less

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  Hill International, Inc.

  May 2012 - Apr 2015

  Senior Quantity Surveyor

  Reviewed and compiled tender documents for main contracts during the tendering process.Updated budgets to align with design development and project progress.Participated in contract awarding by evaluating bids and providing recommendations based on project requirements.Prepared lead time item lists and quantities for ordering client-supplied materials.Conducted Earned Value Analysis to track project performance.Issued Taking Over Certificates and Discharge Certificates.Reviewed final payments for local contractors and provided recommendations to the client. Show less

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  EllisDon

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

  Contract Manager

  Managed the procurement process for engaging enabling work contractors, main contractors, and supervision consultants.Drafted and managed contractual correspondence on behalf of the client.Prepared contract documents, letters of acceptance, and contract agreements.Facilitated the contract close-out process.

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  SRG Global

  Dec 2018 - Apr 2021

  Senior Quantity Surveyor

  Served as Post-Contract Quantity Surveyor with responsibility for subcontract appointments, payments, and preparing recommendation reports.Prepared internal financial reports, including cost reports, Work in Progress (WIP), and cash flow forecasts, Identified and processed claim opportunities.

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  Honeywell

  May 2021 - May 2023

  Senior Program Management Professional

  Controlled the project's commercial and contractual aspects, including risk management, project costs, and internal financial processes.Drafted contractual correspondence and managed communication with stakeholders.Monitored plant and equipment procurement, taking necessary actions to achieve internal revenue targets.Collaborated with the Design team to identify scope changes and led the change management process.Managed the entire subcontracting process, from negotiation to execution.Conducted project progress reviews with the Honeywell global team. Show less

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  McKenzie & Parma

  May 2023 - now

  Senior Commercial Management Professional

  Subcontract Management: Managed RFPs, evaluated tenders, negotiated terms, appointed subcontractors, reviewed and approved claims, and handled project closeouts.Commercial Management: Oversaw main claims and variations.Financial Management: Prepared and analyzed Cost-to-Complete reports and cash flow statements.Supply Chain Management: Managed vendor relationships, reviewed quotations, and negotiated terms.Budgeting & Cost Control: Conducted cost-value reconciliations, prepared Cost-to-Complete forecasts, analyzed resource requirements for future workloads, and provided cost targets to Project Managers. Show less