Uthpala Harasgama

Experience

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  Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau

  Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Site Engineer

  Project: Re-consrtuction of Northern Railway Project.The project consisted construction of 90.5 km Railway track, including 67 pre-cast box culverts, 12 cast-in-situ double-cell box culverts and 29 plate girder bridges and 9 station buildings. Total project value was USD 100 million. • Supervise the quality of the work.• Supervision of concrete work of culverts, bridges and station buildings.• Supervision of formation works such as earthwork, ABC and ballast.• Taking levels for the structures and formation.• Supervision of track works.• Attending the progress meetings with client and contractor. Show less

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  National Water Supply and Drainage Board

  May 2014 - Sept 2016

  Civil Engineer (Planning)

  Project Handled: Greater Dambulla Water Supply Project, Sri Lanka. LKR 25 billion (Approx. USD 125 million).• Developed and maintained a comprehensive project schedule for a $50M water infrastructure project, including WTP, raw water intake, ground reservoirs, and 100+ km of pipelines, using Primavera P6 to ensure adherence to key milestones.• Coordinated all site activities, overseeing 15+ subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan and meeting critical deadlines for 50+ scheduled activities.• Identified delays across 50+ critical project activities, implementing corrective actions that reduced potential delays by 10%, ensuring the project stayed on track.• Prepared and managed the project budget, tracking actual costs and identifying cost variances, successfully maintaining financial control and ensuring project completion within the budget.• Created detailed cost reports and progress presentations for senior management, providing transparency on budget utilization and project performance to facilitate informed decision-making.• Managed the logistics of material supply by coordinating with logistic procurement teams ensuring timely delivery and preventing project delays related to material shortages.• Acted as the primary liaison with consultants to resolve design and construction-related issues, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution to keep the project moving forward.• Enhanced schedule accuracy by 15% through advanced monitoring techniques and proactive mitigation of risks, leading to a more efficient project execution and reduced overall timeline. Show less

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  Ceywater Consultants Pvt Ltd

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2020

  Assistant Resident Engineer Cum Planning Engineer

  Project Handled: Greater Matale Water Supply Project, Sri Lanka. LKR 30 billion (Approx. USD 150 million).• Developed comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and master schedules for 34 project components, including water treatment plants, raw water intakes, and reservoirs, using Primavera P6.• Monitored and updated progress schedules for over 400 scheduled activities, implementing necessary revisions to maintain alignment with project timelines, contributing to a 15% improvement in project timeline efficiency.• Prepared monthly and fortnightly progress reports, highlighting key milestones, risks, and opportunities, ensuring stakeholders were continuously informed and supported in data-driven decision-making.• Created and tracked the Project Revenue Plan and Cash Flow (S-Curve), enabling real-time financial health monitoring for effective budget control and improved forecasting accuracy.• Managed project budgets and earned value management (EVM) metrics, providing valuable insights into project performance, achieving a 10% reduction in budget overruns.• Developed and tracked cost-to-complete reports, identifying variances between actual and budgeted costs, leading to improved financial oversight and decision-making.• Developed procurement plans and resource histograms, optimizing material and workforce utilization, contributing to timely project completion and reducing procurement delays by 12%.• Prepared and submitted Extension of Time (EOT) claims, project claims, and variations, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to contract terms, successfully mitigating project delays.• Identified potential risks and developed a comprehensive Risk Registry, preventing costly overruns and delays through proactive risk management.• Developed and presented monthly progress reports, costing updates, and presentations to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives and providing actionable insights to guide project success. Show less

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  Squire Mech Engineering

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2023

  Project Manager

  Project Handled: Local Government Enhancement Sector Project – Water Supply Extension (USD 5M).• Managed a comprehensive 160 km distribution pipe network, including PVC, DI, GI, and HDPE pipes, as well as 8+ culvert and bridge crossings, wash-out chambers, air valve chambers, and micro-tunneling operations.• Oversaw the performance of 20+ subcontractors and technical staff, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality standards.• Developed and submitted over 30 work programs, method statements, and requests for information (RFIs), ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and contractual requirements.• Coordinated construction activities, planning and implementing tasks to meet milestones and achieve project targets, leading to a 15% improvement in overall project timeline efficiency.• Monitored and managed material supply, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials to meet project schedules, maintaining 100% compliance with material delivery deadlines.• Checked and certified 100+ measurements submitted by subcontractors, ensuring the accuracy of physical work performed.• Conducted bi-weekly progress review meetings with subcontractors, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring continuous alignment with project timelines and immediate identification of potential issues.• Reviewed and processed interim payment applications, ensuring timely certification and alignment with project work completion milestones.• Managed claims, variations, and time extension requests, following contract and FIDIC guidelines.• Supervised labor gangs and coordinated with project consultants, ensuring high standards of engineering supervision, progress tracking, and quality control throughout the project.• Developed and applied Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate subcontractor performance, leading to a 10% increase in productivity.• Selected and deployed subcontractors based on competencies. Show less

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  Asloeb Bedaa Contracting Company

  Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

  Project Name : Design and Construction of 816 Multi-Family Units, SEDRA Phase 02, Riyad, (The project value is SAR 700 million) and Red Sea Project ((The project value is SAR 170 million). KSA1. Prepared and managed master schedules for large-scale building projects with a combined value exceeding $240M, leveraging Primavera P6 to ensure strict adherence to project milestones and contractual requirements.2. Conducted critical path analysis on schedules encompassing over 500 activities, resolving scheduling conflicts and reducing project timelines by up to 15%.3. Developed and presented progress reports for senior management, including detailed weekly and monthly updates, highlighting key milestones, risks, and opportunities to guide decision-making.4. Monitored project timelines and resource utilization, ensuring alignment with planned deliverables and optimizing resource allocation to minimize delays.5. Managed and integrated scope changes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address 5+ variations and implementing mitigation strategies that reduced delay risks by 10%.6. Streamlined reporting workflows, cutting schedule preparation time by 20% and enhancing accuracy and efficiency through improved coordination and communication.7. Prepared S-curves and histograms to track progress and performance metrics, providing stakeholders with actionable insights into project trends and deviations.8. Identified and mitigated scheduling risks, employing scenario analysis and contingency planning to address potential delays and maintain project timelines.9. Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of resources for critical activities and fostering seamless collaboration across project teams.10. Optimized reporting accuracy by establishing clear communication channels and improving data integration processes across teams. Show less

  • Planning Engineer

    Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

  • Planning Engineer

    Jan 2024 - Jul 2024