Project Manager
Resume:
Sagara Weeratunga Residence: 905-***-****
Cellular: 416-***-****
Email: ******@*******.***
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: ******@*******.***
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: ******@*******.***
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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