Maheshi Hulugalla Chartered Quantity Surveyor
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Maheshi is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. She is a passionate and diligent person who is willing to take challenges and confident of taking responsibilities. Strong educational background with a Master's Degree in Construction Law and a RICS accredited Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Maheshi Holds 9 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Administrator, in Building and Civil Engineering projects with global Contractors and Consultancy organisations in Qatar and Sri Lanka.
Possesses experience in Traditional, Design & Build, Management Contracts and Construction Management procurement methods and handy on FIDIC conditions of contracts. Has a knowledge of various method of measurements such as SMM7, POMI and CESSM4. Experience in Contract Administration, cost estimating, budgeting, budget monitoring and controlling, earn value management, preparation of cost value reconciliation reports, preparation of variation proposals, Interim valuation, sub-contract payment certification & evaluation of subcontractor variations and claims.

Subjects

  • Quantity Surveying Beginner-Expert

  • Contract Management Beginner-Expert

  • Construction Estimation Beginner-Expert

  • Construction Procurement Beginner-Expert

  • Contract Administration Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Contracts Manager (Jun, 2022–Jan, 2024) at Waagner Biro Bridge Qatar - Doha
    * Draft contractual correspondences and Notices, preparation of claims/variations and all related documents, contract administration, WIP (Work in Progress) updates
    * Collaborate with project teams to manage contractual matters and maintain contemporary records, monthly progress payments
    * Negotiating variations and claims with representatives of Employers
    * Assessing and evaluating subcontract claims and variations
    * Subcontract management including procurement, recommendations, subcontract agreements, determination of variations and claims
    * Achieved project excellence and outstanding client results through effective stakeholder management
    * Managing and assigning the responsibilities of QS/Estimation team during tender stage demonstrating both independent and collaborative work styles
  • Senior Quantity Surveyor (Jun, 2018–Jun, 2022) at Al Nasr Construction Dynamics - Doha
    * Involving in tendering, post tender negotiations with the Employers and finalization of contracts
    * Pre-measure allocated trades and sections at contract start up, procurement, tendering, administration & management of subcontract packages, demonstrating both independent and collaborative work styles
    * Cost analysis, allocating overheads, risks, and profit in co-ordination with the Management
    * Preparation of project Cost Reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR)
    * Cash flow forecasting for projects enhancing informed decision-making while consistently meeting deadlines
    * Contract Administration, generating sub-contractor documentation for payments, contra charges and final accounts
    * Preparation of variations & claims related documents and correspondences
    * Final bill preparation and relevant project ‘close-out’ documentation works
    * Reports project commercial and contract status/risks to executive management
    * Preparation of detailed budgets, budget amendments for both internal and external variations
  • Quantity Surveyor (Nov, 2016–Jan, 2018) at Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau - Colombo
    * Preparation of Tender Documents for specialized Contracts
    * Ensuring the Tender Documents are adhering to company policies and government procedures with the conditions of the contract
    * Ensure the accuracy of Tender Documents to prevent contractual defects and issues in the upcoming stages of the project
    * Compiling Contract Documents
    * Preparation of BOQs and cost estimates
    * Evaluation of Variations based on the Contractor’s submission / Cost Consultant’s assessment.
    * Preparation of Engineer’s Estimate and preliminary estimations
    * Engaging in Tender Evaluations and Negotiations
    * Managing Pre-bid meetings and preparation of addendums and clarifications
    * Attend Meetings with the Contractors to discuss cost related issues (disputed Variations / Claims / Payment Certificate etc.) and provide Minutes of Meetings
  • Quantity Surveyor (Jan, 2016–Nov, 2016) at Sanken Construction Pvt Ltd, Colombo
    * Preparation of variations and claims
    * Preparation of cost estimates and progress reports
    * Preparing Interim Payment Applications (Including MEP Works), Engaging in Value Engineering
    * Negotiations with sub-contractors, Material Reconciliation

Education

  • Chartered Member (Nov, 2020–now) from Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
  • Master of Laws - LLM Construction Law and Arbitration (Aug, 2018–May, 2021) from Robert Gordon University Aberdeen–scored Merit
  • BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (Oct, 2011–Feb, 2016) from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka–scored 1st Class

Fee details

    NZ$45–50/hour (US$25.86–28.74/hour)

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