Sajith Ranaweera Bsc(Hons)Qs, Msc, Mrics, Maiqs, Miqssl. Email & Phone Number

Oman

Masqaţ, Oman

Al Tasnim Enterprises is a premier construction firm in Oman with over 40 years of experience, providing a wide array of services in building construction, oil and gas, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical construction, and steel fabrication. In my role as Commercial and Contracts Manager, I oversee post-contract Quantity Surveying activities for building, civil infrastructure, and oil and gas projects, ensuring effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.My key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive risk assessments to identify and mitigate contractual risks, overseeing cost control measures while ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and managing the preparation, review, and execution of contract correspondence. This encompasses handling delay notifications, negotiating extension of time claims, and effectively managing variations.I also lead the procurement and management of subcontractors, ensuring that all agreements align with contractual terms and industry standards. My duties involve drafting and negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, as well as resolving claims and potential disputes while fostering positive working relationships. Furthermore, I manage cost reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition, providing regular financial updates to senior management.Through these efforts, I contribute to ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, enhancing the efficiency and profitability of projects, and strengthening overall commercial management processes.

Sri Lanka

At Tudawe Brothers, one of the oldest and largest contracting firms in Sri Lanka, I manage both the pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying teams while leading the tendering team responsible for overseeing the procurement of contracts across various frameworks, including competitive tendering. My role involves preparing detailed and cost-effective tender submissions, conducting risk assessments, and managing cost planning and budgets. Additionally, I negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors to secure favorable terms.I place a strong emphasis on cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with external stakeholders to enhance the likelihood of project awards. Furthermore, I oversee the administration of construction contracts, which includes handling claims, change orders (variations), and monitoring cash flow. This ensures effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.By focusing on robust contract management, I strive to optimize project outcomes, minimize risks, and enhance profitability, all while ensuring compliance with construction regulations and standards in line with best practices in the Irish construction industry.

Qatar

As the Contract Administrator for the Commercial Boulevard District Project at Elisdon, I lead the administration of client contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and safeguarding the employer's interests throughout the project lifecycle. My role involves overseeing the selection of contractors for enabling works and main packages, which includes preparing tender documents, managing evaluations and negotiations, and finalizing contract documentation.I provide expert advice on contractual interpretations, rights, and remedies related to variations, delays, and extensions of time (EOT) claims. This involves conducting thorough reviews and negotiations to ensure fairness and financial accuracy. I maintain stringent financial controls to keep the project within budget and certify payment applications for contractors and consultants.Acting as the key liaison between the employer, consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors, I facilitate effective communication and collaboration while resolving contractual matters. I ensure adherence to legal and contractual obligations by implementing best practices in contract management and monitoring project deliverables. This proactive approach helps mitigate risks and manage disputes, including claims for time extensions and variations, ensuring amicable solutions in coordination with legal advisors when necessary.

Sri Lanka

As Chief Quantity Surveyor at CML MTD, a leading contracting firm and subsidiary of MTD Malaysia, I led the post-contract administration of all organizational contracts, ensuring meticulous oversight of contractual obligations while expanding my responsibilities to include pre-contract services, contract administration, and commercial management. I directed the Quantity Surveying (QS) department in bid creation and supervision for projects in India, the Maldives, and Oman. This role involved reviewing tender documents, assessing scopes of work, and evaluating feasibility and financial criteria.As a key member of the tender committee, I contributed to bid selection and final markup decisions, providing regular feedback on tender aspects and advising on construction methodology, commercial and technical risks, and winning strategies. In my post-contract role, I managed contract administration and commercial management, ensuring strict adherence to contractual terms and implementing robust financial controls while monitoring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.I fostered strong client relationships and handled the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and subcontract agreements. Additionally, I oversaw claims management, variations, dispute resolution, and cost monitoring, playing a pivotal role in cash flow forecasting, interim payment statements, and final account reconciliation. Through these efforts, I significantly contributed to the organization’s financial health and overall project success.

Sri Lanka

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at CCM, a reputed construction firm in Sri Lanka, I was actively engaged in the Rehabilitation and Upgradation of the A12 Puttalam-Trincomalee road project (83 km), funded by the World Bank. I managed a wide range of responsibilities encompassing both pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying practices, with a strong focus on cost, contract, and value management.Throughout the project, I ensured meticulous contract administration while adhering to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards in alignment with company procedures. By effectively addressing contractual issues and managing correspondence, I maintained strong client relationships and consistently met project requirements. I skillfully handled dispute resolution, leading the preparation of claims and variations while navigating complex contractual frameworks with proficiency.My focus on cost monitoring and cash flow forecasting ensured financial stability throughout the project lifecycle. By employing value management techniques, I optimized project outcomes while overseeing cost control, budgeting, and subcontract management. Additionally, I prepared interim payment statements and final accounts, significantly contributing to both the project's success and the organization's financial health.

Qatar

In my role at Northcroft Middle East, a multinational and one of the leading and oldest Quantity Surveying firms in Qatar, I was involved in the construction of the Gate mixed-use development project. I oversaw all cost management, contract management, and value management activities to ensure seamless project execution from feasibility studies to final accounts. Specializing in MEP work, I adeptly handled variations arising from design changes, thoroughly assessing their impact on project costs and timelines while maintaining strict budget control.My key responsibilities included the meticulous preparation of tender documents, Bills of Quantities, tender plans, and contract documents, ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, health, safety, and financial provisions. I conducted thorough tender evaluations and provided well-informed recommendations to enhance project outcomes.Additionally, I managed all contract and commercial aspects of projects, offering expert guidance to professional teams on contractual and commercial matters. This included reviewing and evaluating interim payment statements, final accounts, and variations resulting from changes in design, specifications, and scope. I performed detailed analyses of contractual claims and variations, liaising effectively with stakeholders, including employers, consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors.Furthermore, I implemented robust cost management strategies, including budget control and reporting, to ensure financial transparency and accountability throughout the project life cycle.

Bachelor'S Degree, Project Management

Diploma In Commercial Arbitration, Commercial Arbitration

Master Of Science - Ms, Project Management

Advance Certificate Course, Contract And Procurement Management