M. W. Ajith Gnanasiri

** * / **, ******* ****, Bandarawattha, Gampaha, Sri Lanka

E-mail: adzm2b@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajith-gnanasiri-aa80a465/ Tel: +947********, +947********, +943********, WhatsApp - +947******** Career Overview

A highly effective and successful senior Civil Engineer with over 28 years of experience in water-related infrastructures such as Construction of water supply projects (USD 100 million), Laying of 1200/1000 mm diameter DI pipelines, Construction of 15,000 and 8,000 m3 capacity reservoirs, Rehabilitation of Distribution System, Construction of 60,000 m3/day capacity Water Treatment Plant, Rehabilitation and improvements of existing water supply schemes, Maintenance of water supply schemes and Sewer treatment plants, Construction of irrigation canal and related irrigation structures, construction of buildings, Ability to maintain a good relationship between the service provider and customer. I have proven the ability to deliver assigned tasks and responsibilities to the highest expected standards and quality. My passion is implementing strategic planning that makes a complex job into simpler, manageable subtasks, which can be controlled and achieved successfully. This ability confirms I handled the calibre of the projects in my past challenging professional career. Work experience and responsibilities

Project Manager 12.08.2015 to present

National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka Working as the Project Manager under the National Water Supply and Drainage Board in Ambatale Water Supply Systems Improvement & Energy Saving Project worth USD 100 million under AFD funds (Agence Francaise De Development) France.

Planning and scheduling of project works.

Ensuring the construction plans and activities meet guidelines and specifications of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, particular specifications and other civil works and law regulations.

Monitoring and Supervision of all project works carried out by Engineers and Engineering Assistants to ensure the efficient running of project work as per the given specifications.

Making regular inspection of project works such as pipe-laying works (1200mm diameter Ductile Iron pipe – 15 km long), road reinstatement, pressure testing, Construction of 15,000m3 and 8,000m3 Ground Reservoirs, Construction of 22,000m3/day capacity Back wash recovery treatment plant at the water treatment plant.

Responsible for all the construction activities done in the sites as per the method statements and construction drawings, specially material usage, testing arrangements, rebar and formworks, all the safety measures and housekeeping in the sites.

Gained experience and knowledge in quality controlling of all project works.

Gained experience and knowledge of pipeline pressure testing, flushing and disinfectant testing, concrete cube testing, Mackintosh test, soil compaction tests and all construction materials testing.

Giving materials approvals for Ductile Iron (DI) pipes, fittings and all construction materials.

Attending the project progress meetings, site meetings with contractor and coordination meetings with other utility authorities.

Maintaining liaison between the Water Board and the other utility authorities, such as Road Development Authority, Colombo Municipal Council, Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka Telecom, Sri Lanka Police, political authority and other government Institutions and Corporations.

Ensuring that a project works in order to minimize the inconvenience to consumers and public due to project.

Participating of preliminary investigation works of pipe laying design works.

Checking of Shop Drawings of pipeline and other structures.

Member of Variation order team of the project

Member of the Evaluation team in projects

Chief Engineer 27.08.2011 to 11.08.2015

National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka Worked as the Chief Engineer in Kalugaga Water Supply Project, Supplying & Laying of UPVC/DI Pipes, Fittings, Specials and DI Valves for Rehabilitation of Distribution System in Southern part of Colombo area and Construction of 60,000 m3/day capacity Water Treatment Plant at Kadana under stage- 02 (Total cost of USD 100 million) under JICA funds, Japan.

Supervision works of project works such as pipe-laying works (1200mm diameter Ductile Iron pipe – 18 km long and 100/110/150/160/200/225 mm dia ductile iron and pvc pipes – 258 Km), road reinstatement, pressure testing, Construction of 15,000m3 Ground Reservoirs, Construction of 60,000m3/day capacity water treatment plant.

Planning and scheduling of project works.

Ensuring the construction plans and activities meet guidelines and specifications of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, particular specifications and other civil works and law regulations.

Monitoring and Supervision of all project works carried out by Engineers and Engineering Assistants to ensure the efficient running of project work as per the given specifications.

Gained experience and knowledge of pipeline pressure testing, flushing and disinfectant testing, concrete cube testing, Mackintosh test, soil compaction tests and all construction materials testing.

Gained experience and knowledge in quality controlling of all project works.

Making regular inspections of project works such as pipe laying works, road reinstatement, pressure testing, pipeline flushing and disinfection works, providing new service connections and transferring of existing service connection to the newly laid distribution system, Abandoning of the old distribution system and handing over of project works to Operation and Maintenance section of NWSDB.

Attending the project progress meetings, site meetings with contractor and coordination meetings with other utility authorities such as Colombo Municipal Council, Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka Telecom, Sri Lanka Police etc.

Getting approvals for road excavation from Colombo Municipal Council and Sri Lanka Police. Operation & Maintenance Engineer 06.01.2000 to 26.08.2011 National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka Worked as an Operation and Maintenance Engineer in Regional office Gampaha.

Supervision works of pipe-laying works (225/200/160/150/110/100/90/80/63/50mm diameter PVC/Ductile Iron pipe – 250 km), road reinstatement, pressure testing.

Ensuring adequate safe drinking water supply to consumers.

Ensuring a proper operation and maintenance system in the water supply schemes in order to minimize the interruption of supply due to breakdowns.

Monitoring of preventive maintenance programs carried out by electromechanical section to ensure the efficient running of water supply schemes.

Supervision of preparing estimates for pipeline extensions, construction works and rehabilitation works handled by the Regional office.

Identifying the schemes, which are to be rehabilitated in the following year, in order to improve the services, Identification reports along with the estimates in priority order and forward to top management through the Regional Manager in advance to enable the allocation of funds.

Attending the regional progress meetings and coordination meetings with other authorities within the district.

Ensuring the maintaining of adequate stocks of chemicals, other materials and equipment.

Monitoring in providing of new connections, Billing and revenue collection activities and in disconnection programs.

Controlling operation and maintenance costs of water supply schemes.

Making regular inspection of the schemes in the region and directing the subordinates for smooth functioning of the schemes.

Engineering Assistant 01. 08. 1994 to 05. 01. 2000 National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka Worked as an Engineering Assistant at Raddoluwa Water Supply and Sewerage Treatment Plant.

Operation and maintenance works of Water treatment plant and distribution network.

Testing and maintaining of water quality in Water treatment plant.

Designing and supervision of laying new water pipelines and sewer lines.

Distribution and handling of labor.

Operation and maintenance works of Sewer treatment plant and sewer network.

Maintaining quality of effluent in Sewer treatment plant.

Providing water service connections to consumers. Engineering Assistant 24. 01. 1994 to 30. 07. 1994 National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka Worked as an Engineering Assistant at Asian Development Bank Assisted Water Supply Project of Balangoda, representing as consultants of Mott MacDonald International Ltd.

Surveying, leveling and designing of layout of raw water pumping main.

Supervision of laying water distribution pipelines.

Supervision of placing gabions around intake chamber and along the banks at Walawe river.

Checking of measurements for monthly progress claims and helping the Resident Engineer to evaluate extra work rates.

Engineering Assistant 01. 06. 1993 to 03. 01.94

CML Edwards Construction Ltd, Sri Lanka

Worked as Engineering Assistant at Walawe Irrigation Improvement project under the CML Edwards Construction Ltd.

Surveying & leveling of Irrigation canals.

Setting out of Irrigation structures and canals.

Supervision of earthwork in canals and structural concrete works.

Distribution and handling of labor.

Preparation of measurement sheets for monthly progress claims. Educational & Professional Qualifications

MBA ( Master of Business Administration), (2011 - 2012) University of Wayamba, Sri Lanka

Chartered Engineer, (2008 – 2010)

Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka

Post Graduate Diploma (Environmental Engineering & Management), (2004 – 2006) University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

I.E.S.L Part 1 and 2 (Civil Engineering - Associate Degree), (1994 – 1998) Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka

National Diploma in Technology (Civil Engineering), (1990 – 1993) University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Skills Summary

Experience with Auto CAD

Experience with MS office packages (Word, Excel, and Power point)

Experience with construction projects

Experience with infrastructure projects

Project management

Tender evaluation skills

Understanding of technical drawings

Planning and monitoring

Ability to work deadlines and within allocated budget

Team player and willing to do multiple jobs

Scheduling and organizational skills

Time management

Budgeting and cost controlling

Teamwork and leadership skills

Quality assurance

Problems - solving skills

Efficient hard worker

High confidence level

Adaptability

Adaptability

Self – motivation

Negotiation

Positive and enthusiastic in all situations

Sound interpersonal skills

Judgement and decision making ability

Staff training and development

Recruitment and hiring

Materials purchasing skills

Professional Affiliations

Associate member – AMIE (SL) – Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (1998 - 2010)

Chartered civil engineer – C.Eng. MIE (SL) – Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (2010 - present)

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