Sagara Weeratunga Residence: 905-***-****

Cellular: 416-***-****

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Email: ace2fh@r.postjobfree.com

Markham, ON L3R 4P4

July 22, 2014

For the attention of Human Resources

Dear HR Manager,

I hold a PMI accreditation as a Professional Project Manager (PMP) and Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) accreditation

from CIQS, in addition to my Master Degree in Surveying (MSc) - UK, Bachelor degree in Engineering (BE), and HND in

Quantity Surveying, with over 20 years hands on experience in Project Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying and

Contract management in construction in Dubai, Qatar, and Canada.

Further, I had been engaged with coordination with subcontractors, and vendors to ensure work is completed on time, within

budget and to the specified quality. Further, I always maintained a healthy relationship with Management/Owner, colleagues,

subcontractors, and suppliers.

In addition to above brief and details in the resume attached herewith, my experience includes exposure and my active

involvement in following areas which are also assets in my career and added values that I bring with me.

Experience in Project Management including drafting interface agreements and prepare in-house cost estimates, and

techno-commercial analysis of value engineering proposals

Read and interpret construction contracts and prepare contract agreements for subcontractors and vendors

Update management / stakeholders on project status and follows-up on key milestones

Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles, techniques, and accounting

principles

I trust that I will be privileged in meeting you in person, regarding the employment opportunity as a “Quantity Surveyor” in your

prestigious organization.

I thank you in advance for reviewing my resume and I trust you will consider giving me an opportunity to demonstrate my

suitability for the above position. I look forward to meeting you in person in an interview.

Thanking You,

Sagara Weeratunga

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Sagara Weeratunga Residence: 905-***-****

Cellular: 416-***-****

9 Marlow Crescent

Email: ace2fh@r.postjobfree.com

Markham, ON L3R 4P4

HIGHLIGHTS

Effective project/cost controller with capability to identify/define project scope, plan and execute to enhance operational

efficiency and best practices including impact analysis of change orders (variations) on short/long term operations

Coordinated and recommend on procurement strategies based on project schedule and major material delivery lead-time

Proofread contractual, commercial correspondences and prepared contract agreements and negotiated /agreed the same

with contractors, subcontractors and vendors including coordination and scheduling subcontract works

Participated in management meetings, prepared costing for contingency plans and risk reports for meeting with

stakeholders

Facilitated in establishing Contracts and Quantity Surveying department at M/s. Bilt Middle East LLC (2004-2011) and

Hired & Trained and Led a team of over 25 professionals stationed in different project sites and in main office

EDUCATION

M.Sc. (Surveying) from University of Reading, UK

Diploma in Project Management (Professional level) from University of Cambridge, UK

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying and Building Economics (QS & BE), UK

B.E. (Electrical) First Class from University of Allahabad, India

ACCREDITATIONS

Accredited Project Management Professional (PMP) of Project Management Institute – USA (Member No. 1355422)

Professional Member of Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (PQS) – Canada (Member ID. 251517)

SPECIAL TRAINING

Turner GLR Training - MEP Start Up & Turnover, Chicago, IL – USA.

Turner GLR Training - SAP Change Management and Forecasting Training, Chicago, IL – USA.

Contract administration workshop (Four days – Full time) by Dubai Institute of Management, Dubai, UAE

Brief of Major Projects

Queens Quay revitalization for Water front – City of Toronto : Apx. project value CAD$ 12 Million

DLR Phase I – Markham, Ontario : Apx. project value CAD$ 20 Million

World Trade Centre Residence – Dubai (2006-2009), UAE: Apx. project value CAD$ 75 Million (M & E Services)

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Sagara Weeratunga Residence: 905-***-****

Cellular: 416-***-****

9 Marlow Crescent

Email: ace2fh@r.postjobfree.com

Markham, ON L3R 4P4

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEP Coordinator 2013 to date

Present Employer – Turner Construction Company, 20 Toronto Street, Suite 440, Toronto, ON M5C 2B8.

COR management in Prolog and cost update in SAP.

Project supervision and Complete coordination

MEP Coordination and presently involved in project Closeout documentation

Estimator 2011 to 2013

Stacey Electric Co. Ltd., 179 Bartley Drive, Unit B, Toronto, ON M4A 1E6.

Project cost controller and Asst. Project Manager for Queens Quay Revitalization project. Represented Stacey Electric

during pre-award discussions with Eastern Construction

Managed project cost and prepared cost reports to client and for Stacey account department

Drafted and obtained approval for complete Quality management procedure manual for Stacey for VivaNext project at

Davis Drive – Newmarket

Oversees Quality Control and quality process of Stacey and ensures that it is adhered to contract requirements

Expedite progress payment certificates, final payment certificates including additional work orders as per the contract

Contracts Manager 2004 – 2011

Bilt Middle East L.L.C., P.O. Box – 2393, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Assisted Accounts department during financial review and project Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)

Maintained track of manpower/labor cost for different projects & oversaw a team managing over 6+ projects

Developed interface agreement with construction partners based on fit-out requirements, space, warranty protocol and

with limitation to the level of information to be shared among parties

Prepared, submitted and evaluated monthly progress applications and final accounts with clients

Analyzed various change orders and prepared cost & time impact due to change of scope, revised instructions, discussed

the same with partners/owner/consultant, and agreed on value and time

Analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Payment strategies by identifying high risk areas

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor / Senior Electrical engineer 1999 – 2004

Emirates Technical Associate (ETA), M&E Division, P.O. Box : 5239, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Performed client consultation on ‘whole life cost planning’ for the projects carried out by the company

Initiated performance benchmarks and created result focused appraisal culture to continuously challenge complacency for

the company especially in the areas of final account submissions, sub-contract agreements etc

Experienced in studying project scopes, reviewed technical specifications, drawings with the project team members while

preparing tender bids and actively participated in tender review meetings

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