Nilanthi Koswatta Email & Phone Number

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Conducting tests on rock samples, I analyze results and generate comprehensive reports for more than 170 clients across Australia

• Led complex infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality standards for project viability.• Streamlined project timelines by managing design tasks and simplifying processes for permits, procurement, construction, and commissioning.• Spearheaded site investigations, geotechnical, and structural designs, demonstrating expertise in technical aspects of construction.• Directed a team in hydrological and hydraulic modeling for efficient water storage and flood control in river basins.• Fostered positive stakeholder relationships across 15+ projects, addressing social and environmental concerns for timely completion.• Crafted detailed feasibility reports and technical documentation, contributing to the proposal and development of new projects.• Engaged in collaborative water management activities, ensuring equitable distribution across various sectors.• Implemented regular dam inspections to enhance safety measures and fortify infrastructure resilience for long-term success.

Matale District, Central, Sri Lanka

• Successfully managed new and rehabilitation infrastructure projects encompassing water storage and distribution structures, canal systems, buildings, and access roads. Provided technical expertise and leadership throughout the planning, design, and execution phases of infrastructure projects, ensuring optimal outcomes. Conducted stakeholder meetings, adeptly communicating project requirements and proactively addressing and escalating issues for swift resolution. Supervised and mentored junior staff, instilling a commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to project schedules. Played a pivotal role in negotiating and resolving claims and disputes with stakeholders, showcasing strong conflict-resolution skills. Applied knowledge of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation, ensuring projects met the highest standards.• Led a dedicated team to ensure the successful operation and maintenance of dams, canals, and hydraulic structures, prioritizing water provision and structural safety.• Conducted thorough inspections and generated comprehensive reports on dams and hydraulic structures, implementing flood control measures, and optimizing water management within the assigned region.• Analyzed soil and rock data to assess slope stability, bearing capacity, and settlement for the development of infrastructure projects• Addressed geological risks associated with existing irrigation structures, including dams in the assigned area, to guarantee overall safety and reliability.

Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

● Participated in field investigations to identify optimal locations for structures and borrow areas, emphasizing a strategic approach to project planning● Conducted hydraulic, foundation, and structural designs for water retaining and distribution structures (Dams, Weirs, Canals, Spillways, Sluices, Culverts, retaining walls)● Applied hydrological and hydraulic skills to plan and design irrigation water supply projects● Carried out flood estimation, and routing, and designed stormwater management systems● Effectively responded to geological, and technical issues and design changes● Monitored project progress, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards● Prepared tender documents and contract agreements

Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka

Checked structural design reports and supervised the construction of a water treatment plant with a daily capacity of 8000 m3. Implemented a community-based catchment protection program

Master'S Degree, Engineering And Construction Management

Master'S Degree, Integrated Water Resources Management, Gpa 3.34

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering, Second Class