Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

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DHISHAN MADHUSANKHA KOSSINNA BSC (HONS) QS

+94-711-***-*** No: 48, Mahamaya Place,

+94-112-***-*** Arukwatta, Padukka,

Sri Lanka.

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Summary

I am graduate Quantity Surveyor who studied full-time in UK and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying with honours and having a 5+ years of working experience locally and overseas. A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful individual who is working as a part of a busy team, effectively managing all cost related tasks in a building and civil engineering project, processing an excellent foresight and the ability to provide innovative solutions by identifying problems accurately. An effective communicator, an enthusiastic and dynamic team player who contributes the optimum commitment to every task in order to make it success.

Personal Profile

Full name : Dhishan Madhusankha Kossinna

Date of Birth : 13th March, 1986

Nationality : Sri Lankan

University Attended : University of Salford, United Kingdom Academic Qualifications

BSc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Sep. 2010 - 2012 University of Salford, Manchester, UK

Second Class-Lower Division

BTEC (Edexcel) HND in Quantity Surveying & Building Economics Feb. 2008 – Feb. 2010 ICBT Campus, Mt. Lavinia, Sri Lanka.

Overall Grade – DISTINCTION

Secondary Education

G. C. E Advanced Level August 2007

Royal College, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

G. C. E Ordinary Level December 2002

Royal College, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

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Working Experience

Quantity Surveyor November 2014 to October 2019

Joannou & Paraskevaides Oman LLC (J&P),

Muscat, Oman

Project: Design and Construction of the Cargo and Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) Facilities at Muscat International and Salalah Airports – MC 12

Project Value: USD 518 Million

I have been playing a significant role in the professional team, giving my best contribution by involving and taking responsibilities of following duties;

Responsible for preparation of Payment Invoices & Interim Payment Certificates

Responsible for preparation of Evaluation Reports to be given to Client & Consultant

Responsible for monitoring and approving sub-contractors' Interim Payments

Taking off quantities for the purpose of Final Accounts & Variations

Responsible for preparation of Variation Claims

Monitoring Cost Flow by evaluating site resources (Manpower, Material & Machinery)

Preparation of detailed reports and Specifications on electrical and Mechanical Utilities (Manholes, pipes and accessories cost of over USD 1 million) to be given to the suppliers and manufacturers Quantity Surveyor October 2013 – November 2014

Design Group Five International (Pvt) Ltd., Colombo05, Sri Lanka I had been employed as a part of professional team of one of the largest Architectural and Engineering Consultancy Service Organizations in the Sri Lankan private sector which offers a wide range of services, from large scale commercial developments, luxury apartments to private housing projects. Projects Involved:

Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project – Phase2, Sri Lanka (Project Value USD 320 million), with collaboration of Japan Airport Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. and Nippon Koei Corporation Japan.

Proposed Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Project Value USD 25 million) with Collaboration of China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation China.

Branch Office for Peoples Bank at Naula, Sri Lanka (Project Cost USD 563,000)

Branch Office for Peoples Bank at Hatharaliyadda, Sri Lanka (Project Cost USD 700,000) Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for undertaking BOQ preparation and tender documents

Managing Tendering Process

Responsible for preparation of Tender Evaluation Reports

Responsible for monitoring, verifying and preparation of Interim Payments Certificates of Contractors

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Trainee Quantity Surveyor October 2009 – April 2010 Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka

I was a part of a busy team in the first phase of the project of Education Publications Store Complex (total project cost 79 million LKR) providing assistance to the Site Engineer in daily office management, resource planning and external consultancy. My work load includes following Duties and responsibilities;

Preparation of Interim Valuations

Monitoring and verifying Subcontractors’ payments

Site measurements

Documentation and record keeping of all site activities.

I left the country for my higher educational purposes then in 2010. Other Qualifications

Diploma in English July – December 2006

National Youth Services Council, Sri Lanka

Grade – MERIT

Diploma in Computer Studies September 2007 – March 2008 Gateway Centre for Information Technology, Sri Lanka Grade – HONOURS

Key Skills

Inter – personal skills

Team working ability and leadership qualities with assertive behavior Very good verbal and written communication skills in English. Accounting, Marketing and Public relation skills.

Computer System and Applications

Cost X – Quantity Surveying Software

Applications: AutoCAD (Drafting and Measurement), MS Project Database: Ms Access

Office Applications: Ms Office

Language Competencies

IELTS overall Band score 6.5 July 2010

Referees

Can be provided upon request

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