kavinda jeewantha
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Kavinda Jeewantha I BSc (Hons) QS 1 of 1
Date: December 27, 2016
To whom it may concern. Dear Sir / Madam, APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR I am writing to outline my experience as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor as I feel I would
be a precious addition to your operation. I believe that I possess the skills,
qualifications and vital experience necessary to make a very significant contribution
to your well established organization.
As you will see from my enclosed CV, I have over six years industrial experience
working for both contracting and consulting organization (Pre and Post contract)
including Four years gulf experience and I am a graduate Quantity Surveyor in Quantity
Surveying & Construction Management (2nd Class – Upper Division) at Sheffield
Hallam University, UK.
I am keen to further broaden my experience with a suitably challenging new
environment like yours. Please do not hesitate to contact me, so we can arrange an
interview to discuss my application in greater depth.
Yours Sincerely, K. K. J. Ranaweera Att.: CV
KAVINDA JEEWANTHA RANAWEERA, B. Sc. (Hons.) QS
QUANTITY SURVEYOR / ESTIMATOR (BUILDING/ CIVIL/ MEP)
Contact
Details
Mobile No –
+971 56 909 9403 (UAE) +947 1355 5008 (SL)
Email Address –
Skype ID – kavinda.jeewantha
LinkedIn ID – Kavinda Jeewantha
Specializations
Team Coordinating
Estimating
Bill of Quantities
Taking off Quantities (Architectural, Civil and MEP)
Interim valuation
Progress reports
Team work
Communication with clients
Attending meetings
Key Technical
Skills
Auto CAD Arch & MEP
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power point
Microsoft Project
Adobe Photoshop
Windows platform
Internet & Email
Kavinda Jeewantha I BSc (Hons) QS 1 of 3
SUMMARY
A Graduate Quantity Surveyor of over 6 years (4 years in Middle East) experience and
though several roles including Quantity Surveying and Estimating, acquired wide range of
experience in Building (Residential, Educational, Mix-use, Hotels, Commercial, etc.) and
Infrastructure (Roads, Earthworks, etc.) projects under Consultancy, and Contracting
organizations both Qatar and Sri Lanka.
Proven experience in using methods of measurements such as NRM2, SMM7, POMI for all
types of building works and CESMM3 for civil engineering works such as Drainage,
Sewerage, Water, Roads, Earthworks, Pipelines, Pumping Stations, & Substations including
MEP. Knowledge in controlling/managing Qatar General Conditions of Contract, FIDIC and
ICTAD Sri Lanka conditions of contracts.
EDUCATION
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying & Construction Management (2nd class – upper division) – University of Sheffield Hallam, UK
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economic –Edexcel, UK
City & Guilds Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma in Construction – The City & Guilds London Institute, UK
National Certificate in Technology – Quantity Surveying (NCTQS) – Technical College, Sri Lanka
SKILLS
Costing & Valuation of works, Preliminary estimates, Management of sub-contractors,
Prequalification documentation, Tender evaluation, Tender Document preparation,
Preparation of BOQs, Taking off Quantities (Architectural, Civil and MEP), Preparation of
Monthly Department Reports, Effective communication, Negotiation, Team Management,
Team working
KAVINDA JEEWANTHA RANAWEERA
B. Sc. (Hons.) QS
Contact Details
Mobile No –
+971 56 909 9403 (UAE) +947 1355 5008 (SL)
Email Address –
Skype ID – kavinda.jeewantha
LinkedIn ID – Kavinda Jeewantha
Academic Years
Nov 2013 – Nov 2014
Nov 2010 – Jul 2012
Mar 2009 – Jul 2009
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009
Memberships
RICS
Student Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
[Membership No - 6067074]
Kavinda Jeewantha I BSc (Hons) QS 2 of 3
EXPERIENCE
Major Projects Involved – Pre Contract
Qatar Economic Zone – 1 Design & Build of Infrastructure, Roads and Landscaping for
QEZ - 1, Qatar (Project Value: approx. QAR 1.4 Billion)
MOI Police College Complex; Client: Ministry of Interior, Qatar. (Project Value: approx.
QAR 1.8 Billion)
Headquarter Of General Directorate of Borders Passports, Expatriates Affairs,
Nationality and Travel Documents Department; Client: Ministry of Interior, Qatar.
(Project Value: approx. QAR 0.9 Billion)
Design & Build of Equestrian Facility at Wadi Owera; Client: Privet Engineering Office,
Qatar. (Project Value: approx. QAR 1.2 Billion)
SK Apartment; Client: SH. Khalid Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani
Simulation Building; Client: Qatar Airways (Project Value: approx. QAR 63Million)
New Doha Port; Client: State of Qatar (Project Value: approx. QAR 56Million)
Multi Story Car Park; Client: Urban Planning and Development Authority
Villa Complex; Client: SH. Khalid Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani
Construction of Parks; Client: Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Public Parks
Department
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination of pre - contract works of the QS section
Preparation of Bill of Quantities – including Quantity take off of all Architectural, Civil and
MEP Works
Compiling of Front End of Tender documents
Compiling answers to Tender Queries and Addenda
Preparation of concept and preliminary cost estimates
Analyzing tender submissions and preparation of tender evaluation reports
Project monitoring and preparation of Monthly Resource Reports
Projects Involved – Post Contract
Ministry of Interior (MOI) Head Quarters – Wadi Al Sail, Qatar. Contract Sum: approx.
QAR 1.72Billion (Trainee program from 7th Feb 2015 – 21st Feb 2015)
Qatar Foundation Headquarters Building and Strategic Studies Centre (ASTAD Project
Management) – Education City, Qatar. Contract Sum: approx. QAR 815 Million (From
Feb 2013 – Jan 2014)
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in preparation of Change Request Forms (CRF), Change Control Forms (CCF) and
Change Request (CR) for the changes Management
Assist in assessing and recommending contractor’s valuations for variation orders
Assist in scrutinizing & recommending of interim payments
Assist in preparation of Progress reports
Key Roles
Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Period - 4 years
Company Name: CEG International, Doha, Qatar
Quantity Surveyor (Pre & Post Cont.) Dec 2012 – Dec 2016
Kavinda Jeewantha I BSc (Hons) QS 3 of 3
Projects Involved – Post Contract
Technical College in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation of interim valuations and final accounts
Preparation of Variations
Preparation of Progress reports
Projects Involved – Pre & Post Contract
Slope Protection Work in Southern Highway Project– 126Km long, Sri Lanka’s first four lanes, E
Class express highway most over the congested coastal route
The Elephant Freedom Hotel Project – Tourist Hotel Project at Udawalawa, Sri Lanka.
Rehabilitation project of Dambulu Oya Tank – Shot creating & grouting work.
Pre-Cast factory renovation Project – Bemmulla, Sri Lanka
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in preparation of interim valuations and final accounts
Assist in preparation of Variations
Assist in project Monitoring
Assist in scrutinizing & recommending of Sub contractor’s payments
Assist in preparation of Bill of Quantities and Tendering
Takes off Quantity of all Architectural, civil and MEP Works
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office package 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Publisher)
Advance knowledge of Auto CAD and CAD Measurement Architectural, Civil and MEP
Good working knowledge of Auto Desk Quantity Take Off
Fair knowledge in Photoshop and Microsoft project applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name in Full : Kodagodage Kavinda Jeewantha Ranaweera
Date of Birth : 09th October 1989
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Permanent Address : No. 257/6, Dharmadarshi Mawatha, Ihala Karagahamuna, Kadawatha, Sri
Lanka.
Current Location : United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Note: Referees shall be provided upon request.
Key Roles
Contractor Quantity Surveyor
Period - 1 year & 10 Months
Contractor Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Period - 09 Months
Languages
S R W
English
Sinhala
Company Name: Sumanasekara Construction (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Quantity Surveyor (Post Cont.) Dec 2010 – Oct 2012
Company Name: ELS Construction (Pvt.) Limited, Sri Lanka
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Post Cont.) Feb 2010 – Nov2010