Nirmal Jayarathna
Summary
“Seeking a position in the Cost/Commercial management field where excellent analytical, technical & commercial skills can be utilized to improve the success and profitability of the organization by involving in all the aspects required and develop the personal career to a high position in the organization”
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cost/Commercial Manager
Red Sea Global
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2022.11 - Current
- Prepared cost plans and detailed cost estimates at concept, schematic, and detailed design stages in line with project requirements.
- Prepared value engineering proposals to optimize project costs while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
- Coordinated with design teams, contractors, and procurement teams to align project scope with the approved budget.
- Performed benchmarking and market rate analysis to ensure competitive and realistic project cost estimates.
- Reviewed design changes, RFIs, and RFCs to assess potential cost impacts and prepare variation order (VO) assessments.
Cost Manager
Currie & Brown (CI) Limited
Dubai, UAE
2018.04 - 2022.11
- Cost Manager – Mirkaaz Mall Project, Ajman, UAE
- Evaluating the cost implications for the changes at the initial stage proposing by the Engineer/Client.
- Complete review of interim payment application and certifying according to the payment terms of the contract (FIDIC 1999) and relevant substantiations.
- Evaluation of variations submitted by the Contractor according to the changes, relevant substantiations and Contract document.
- Preparation of cost report of the project at the end of the month.
Quantity Surveyor
M/s Prestige Construction L.L.C.
Ajman
2017.06 - 2018.02
- Quantity Surveyor - Estimation Department
- Complete review of Tender and contract documents issued by the Consultants and raised tender queries and requesting subcontract quotations for the tender pricing.
- Making comparisons for the selection of subcontractors and reporting to the Estimation Manager.
- Assisting the Estimation Manager for the Tender pricing with relevant specifications, details and methods.
- Quantities take off for the required civil works, MEP and Interior fit out works for verifying the BOQs and preparation of BOQs for the Lump Sum Items.
- Preparation of Interim valuations and Variations for the projects.
Quantity Surveyor
M/s Gulf Dunes General and Landscaping Contractors
Abu Dhabi
2014.06 - 2017.06
- Quantity Surveyor - Operations Department
- Www.gdlandscapeuae.com
- Preparation of Budget Cost and CTC (Cost to Complete) reports.
- Analyzing of rates & Preparation of rate breakdowns.
- Preparation of Interim Valuations for the projects according to the FIDIC 1999/1987.
- Pricing works for the Landscaping and MEP items.
- Identity, Evaluate & preparation of Variations for the projects.
- Collecting / Recording event details from the site to establish variations / Extra works etc...
- Taking - off quantities and preparation of Bill of Quantities.
Quantity Surveyor
M/s Arabian Construction Company (LLC)
Abu Dhabi
2010.02 - 2014.06
- Quantity Surveyor - Tendering & estimation department
- Www.accsal.com
- Taking off quantities for the civil works, MEP and Interior fit out works for verifying the BOQs for Lump sum Projects.
- Preparation of MEP BOQs by itemizing the lump sum items in the BOQs.
- Complete review of Tender and contract documents issued by the Consultants and raised tender queries.
- Preparation of necessary Schedules and Reports for pre contract purposes.
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities for Lump Sum Items
- Assisting to Tendering Manager and Commercial Manager to Preparation of Preliminaries for the Projects.
- Complete review of Tender and contract documents issued by the Consultants and preparation of General Requirements (Preliminaries) for the projects.
- Preparation of General Requirements (Preliminaries) breakdowns accordingly.
Jr. Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
M/s Tudawe Brothers (pvt) ltd, Engineers & Contactors
2005.11 - 2010.01
- Tendering & estimation department & projects
- Www.tudawe.com
- Details of the Construction Projects:
- Quantity Surveyor (November 2008 to January 2010) (Post-contract)
- Project - Construction of Hospital Complex (12 storied hospital complex) at Durdans medical and surgical Hospital (Pvt) Ltd Colombo 03. (BOI approved project)
- Contract Sum - US$ 7.30 Millions
- Client - Durdans medical and Surgical Hospital (Pvt) Ltd
- Responsibilities -
- Preparation of Interim Valuations & Final Accounts for the civil and MEP works.
- Settlement of Final Accounts with the client and subcontractor.
- Estimation of Cost.
- Identity, price & agree project variations.
- Preparation of Budget Cost.
- Cost control of works contractors and completing project within budget.
- Contractual letter writing
- Cost Checks on finished works.
- Certification of subcontractor payments.
- Collecting / Recording event details from the site to establish variations / Extra works etc...
- Day to day communication with Sites & subcontractors.
- Site & Join measurements.
- Taking - off quantities and preparation of Bill of Quantities.
- Attending technical meeting and commercial meetings.
- Preparation of bar bending schedules.
- Preparation of Daily, Weekly and Monthly progress reports.
- Analyzing of rates & Preparation of rate breakdowns
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor (January 2008 to October 2008 ) (Pre-contract)
- Work at the head office, tendering department of the TUDAWE BROTHERS (PVT) LTD
- Responsibilities -
- Participation for the tender openings.
- Taking off quantities for BOQs.
- Preparation of necessary Schedules and Reports for pre contract works.
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor (November 2005 to December 2007 ) (Post-contract)
- Project - Premier Pacific Topaz (22 storied Luxury Apartment Complex) At No 265, Galle road Colombo 03, Sri Lanka (BOI approved project)
- Contract Sum - US$ 12.50 Millions
- Client - Premier Pacific International (Pvt) Ltd
- Responsibilities -
- Preparation of monthly Labour bills
- Costing & Taking off quantities
- Measuring of work done and preparation of necessary Schedules and Reports
- Taking joint measurements & preparation of daily report
Education
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
UKProfessional Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Edexcel International
UKNational Certificate of Technology - Quantity Surveying
Sri Lanka Technical Collage
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka 2006.01 - 2008.12
Skills
Cost Planning Cost Estimation BOQ Preparation Quantity Take-offs Value Engineering Change Management Contract Administration Cost Control Tender Evaluation Commercial Reporting
Certification
- Completed Contract Administration Advanced course conducted by Prof. Indrawansa Samarathunga (Dr.SAM)
- Completed Sound Contract Administration course conducted by Prof. Indrawansa Samarathunga (Dr.SAM)
Affiliations
- MAIQS - Member Grade membership of Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Member ID No. 20716
- AIQSSL – Associate Member of Institute of Quantity Surveyors in Sri Lanka (IQSSL), Member ID No. SS 1368
- Student member of Royal Institute of charted Surveyors (RICS) (Student Membership No: 5607484)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full name : Kitththangoda Asanka Nirmal Jayarathna Birth date : 17 January 1985 Age : 36 years Nationality : Sri Lankan Marital status : Married Passport No. : N5495734 UAE Driving License number : 2092181 I hereby state that all the above-mentioned facts are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
PROFILE
- Total extensive experience of 15 years including 11 years in UAE as a quantity surveyor in Civil, MEP, Landscaping and Interior fit out works in a wide range of high-rise buildings, villas, infrastructure development projects in pre & post contracts works.
- Experienced in Budgeting, valuations, cost analysis, final accounts, value management, take-off quantities, preparation of BOQs, Estimating, Interim Valuations, Variation claims, Cost to Complete, works, etc...
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, organisational ability, problem solving and leadership skills and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Timeline
Cost/Commercial Manager
Red Sea Global
2022.11 - Current
Cost Manager
Currie & Brown (CI) Limited
2018.04 - 2022.11
Quantity Surveyor
M/s Prestige Construction L.L.C.
2017.06 - 2018.02
Quantity Surveyor
M/s Gulf Dunes General and Landscaping Contractors
2014.06 - 2017.06
Quantity Surveyor
M/s Arabian Construction Company (LLC)
2010.02 - 2014.06
National Certificate of Technology - Quantity Surveying
Sri Lanka Technical Collage
2006.01 - 2008.12
Jr. Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
M/s Tudawe Brothers (pvt) ltd, Engineers & Contactors
2005.11 - 2010.01
Professional Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Edexcel International
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY