Ishan Shanaka

Quantity Surveyor (Facade Contractor | Post Contract) at Al Abbar Group
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE

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Thilina Vitharama

Ishan is one of the best student of mine. He has comprehensive knowledge regarding the modern technology. Great team player. Very good at costx, Planswift, bluebeam and the Revit. He has great communication skills. Very faithful student. Highly recommend for any QS related position.

Chamod Fernando

Ishan's prowess as a Quantity Surveyor is truly remarkable. Having crossed paths with him at Birmingham City University, I've witnessed his evolution into a highly skilled professional. Ishan's meticulous approach to managing costs and resources sets him apart. His dedication to optimizing project finances without compromising quality is both impressive and inspiring. With a deep understanding of construction economics, Ishan continues to demonstrate his commitment to excellence. Anyone seeking a dedicated and insightful Quantity Surveyor would be fortunate to have Ishan on their team.

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Credentials

  • Microsoft advance excel
    Flippa Institute
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Construction
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Quantity Surveyor (Facade Contractor | Post Contract)
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 : 💼 The Avenue Mall (Skylight Package)– Riyadh, KSA (SAR 69 million) 💼 One ‘Za’ Abeel ICD Headquarters (Facade Package) – Dubai, UAE (AED 398 million) 💼 Nakheel Sales Center (Façade and Skylight). 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 : 📌 Preparation and submission of Interim Payment Application. 📌 Quantity take-off and prepare the cost proposal for variation work. 📌 Evaluate and prepare subcontractors’ Interim Payment Certificates and draft final accounts. 📌 Drafting Final Account Payment Clearance Letter. 📌 Drafting project brief. 📌 Prepare preliminary and General Item breakdowns. 📌 Proactively coordinate with the project team while preparing the variation cost submission. Show less

  • Access International (Pvt) Ltd
    • Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
    • Quantity Surveyor (Main Contractor | Post Contract / Pre Contract)
      • Feb 2020 - Apr 2023

      𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 : 💼 Dutch DRIVE projects, Upgrading and improving health care infrastructure in Northern Province – SRI LANKA (EURO 20.99 million). (Post-Contract) 💼 The Renovation of the Biomedical Workshop of Northern Province. (Pre-Contract) 💼 Construction of Residential Rehabilitation Unit (KUDIL) for the Metal Health service at Telippalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. (Pre-Contract) 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 : 📌 Preparation & submission of the monthly interim payment application. 📌 Identify the variations through the project documents as well as liaise with the project manager to identify any other potential variations. 📌 Quantity take-off to prepare the BOQ for variation work and proactively coordinate with the project team while preparing the variation cost submission. 📌 Valuation of subcontractor’s variation proposal. 📌 Prepare omission reports. 📌 Closely coordinating with the cost consultant to get early approval for the interim payment certificate as well as variations. 📌 Assist in preparing monthly cost reports to monitor project performance. 📌 Actively involved in the process of appointing subcontractors/suppliers. (Preparing tender documentation, obtaining quotations, and preparing the comparison summary). 📌 Drafting subcontract documents and assisting the senior QS in finalizing subcontract agreements. 📌 Evaluate and prepare subcontractors’ interim payment certificates & draft final accounts. 📌 Re-measurement / site measurement as required at the site. 📌 Assist in preparation and issue of contractual letters to client and sub-contractors. 📌 Create material requirement reports. 📌 Create and update the procurement schedule. 📌 Maintained project materials inventory. 📌 Negotiate with sub-contractors and Suppliers. 📌 Coordinate with the team for clarifications and site execution. 📌 Maintain sub-contract and material supplier’s database. 📌 Coordinate tasks with other employees and internal departments. Show less

    • Sri Lanka
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Quantity Surveyor (Main Contractor | Post Contract)
      • Sep 2018 - Feb 2020

      𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 : 💼 "The Castle Residencies" Apartment Project,119 Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka (LKR 1.5 billion). 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 : 📌 Preparation & submission of the monthly interim payment application. 📌 Preparation of Labour Suppliers' & Sub contractors’ Payment Certificate. 📌 Evaluation of Subcontractors’ Variation Proposal. 📌 Review architectural drawings and prepare quantity needs. 📌 Re-measurement / site measurement as required at the site. 📌 Create material requirement report. 📌 Prepare material request notes (MRN). Show less

    • Sri Lanka
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Main Contractor | Post Contract)
      • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

      𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 : 💼 Proposed Construction of Buildings and Infrastructure Facilities for Faculty of Technology of The University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Pitipana, Homagama, Sri Lanka (LKR 2672.5 million). 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 : 📌 Take-off measurements from drawings. 📌 Preparation of material requirement report. 📌 Preparation of Bills of Quantities. 📌 Maintained project materials and inventory. 📌 Negotiate with subcontractors. 📌 Coordinate tasks with other employees and internal departments. Show less

    • Quantity Surveyor (Main Contractor | Pre Contract)
      • Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

    • Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Main Contractor | Post Contract)
      • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

      𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 : 💼 "Raymond residencies" Apartment Project, No 25 Raymond Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka (Civil - LKR 256 million). 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 : 📌 Preparation of Interim Payment Application. 📌 Preparation of sub-contractor payment certificate. 📌 Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required. 📌 Site supervising. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 : 💼 "Raymond residencies" Apartment Project, No 25 Raymond Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka (Civil - LKR 256 million). 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 : 📌 Preparation of Interim Payment Application. 📌 Preparation of sub-contractor payment certificate. 📌 Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required. 📌 Site supervising.

Education

  • Birmingham City University
    BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, Second Class: Division I
    2022 - 2023
  • Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE)
    Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (HNDE-Colombo 15), GPA - 3.10 out of 4.00
    2016 - 2018
  • Department of Technical Education & Training - Sri Lanka
    National Certificate in Assistant Quantity Survey, Merit
    2015 - 2016
  • Institute of Official Languages ​​and Professional Studies (IOLPS)
    Certificate course in MEP Quantity Surveying, General
    2019 - 2019
  • Workshop Conducted by Mr. Thilak Kolonne
    Contract Administration based on FIDIC 1999 & CIDA/SBD 2 Contracts
    2019 - 2019
  • Tusker International
    Certificate of QS Software All in One, PlanSwift | Bluebeam Revu | Cost X
    2023 - 2033
  • Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka
    Continuing Professional Development Programme on Planswift Software
    2023 -
  • Vocational Training Authority
    Certificate of Internet and Computing Core
    2014 - 2015
  • Flippa Institute
    Achievement in Microsoft excel advance course
    2023 -
  • CIDA - Construction Industry Development Authority
    Certificate of Pre-Contract Management
    2019 -
  • Advanced Construction Training Academy - ACTA
    Certificate for Interim Valuation and Final Accounts
    2018 -
  • Sri Palee College, Horana
    Advance Level, Mathematics
    2004 - 2012
  • Sri Sumanajothi Primary School - Ingiriya
    1999 - 2003

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