Susal De Silva, MRICS

1. Direct commercial and contractual operations across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with budget targets, contract terms and financial objectives. 2. Control bonds, guarantees and insurance compliance while reducing contractual exposure and ensuring regulatory adherence. 3. Identify contractual risks early, issue formal notices, and implement mitigation strategies to protect project margins. 4. Lead subcontractor commercial lifecycle, including procurement strategy, budget allocation, valuation certification, and cost monitoring. 5. Produce cost-to-complete reports, financial forecasts, and variance analysis to support executive-level decision-making and profitability tracking.

1) Preparation of Pre-Qualification reports, RFPs, Project Proposals, Tender Reports, Tender/Bid Documents, Contract Documents, 2) Monitoring Tender queries, issuing Addendums/ Circulars, and awarding the Contract, 3) Preparation of PTEs, Budget Estimates, Cost Plans, 4) Reporting to the Client about Potential Risks and Early Warnings, including Compensation Events, Disputes, and adjustments to Contingencies, 5) Preparation and evaluation of PTCs, and attending tender negotiation meetings, 6) Preparation of Sub-Consultancy Agreements, RFP, Compliance Forms, Client Invoicing, and Sub-Consultant Payment Certificates in liaison with the Commercial Management Team, 7) Checking and commenting on initial submissions (Bonds & Guarantees, Insurances), 8) Taking off Measurements using Cost-X and Preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), 9) Monitoring and evaluating Variation Orders (RFC), Change Orders/ VOs, 10) Implementing Value Engineering methods and negotiating viability with the Technical Team, 11) Evaluation of Contractor’s Claim Submissions, the follow-up notice, and keeping contemporary records, 12) Checking, verifying, and issuing Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs)/ Commercial Recommendations and Payment Recommendations, 13) Checking, verifying, and monitoring Employer supply materials, adjustment of PC, Execution of PS, 14) Conducting site visits, Technical and weekly progress meetings, and guiding on Cost Management during the project, including preparation of meeting minutes, 15)Reviewing and preparing the taking-over formalities and Final Accounts, 16) Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Few Projects Engaged: 1) Amaala Rosewood Resort - Red Sea - 5.33 Billion SAR. 2) Amaala Four Seasons Resort - Red Sea- 2.7 Billion SAR. 3) Dubai Marina Development - UAE 4) Dubai Mall Refurbishment - UAE. 5) Address RAK Apartments - UAE. 6) Jumeirah Lake Towers - UAE. 7) The Valley Farm Gardens - UAE.

1) Preparation of Preliminary Estimates / Cost Plans and Bills of Quantities, 2) Taking off measurements of Overseas Projects (Gulf) and Preparation of the BOQs, 3) Evaluation of IPAs in various contract packages with actual site progress, and issuing IPCs, 4) Monitoring of potential changes and preparation of monthly Cost Reports, 5) Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders. and 6) Carry out / manage team input to Technical, Commercial, and Construction appraisals. Few Projects engaged: 1) Construction of King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) - Saudi Arabia. 2) Madinah Entertainment Complex Project for Saudi Entertainment Venture Company- Saudi Arabia. 3) Abha Entertainment Complex Project for Saudi Entertainment Venture Company- Saudi Arabia. 4) Yanbu Entertainment Complex Project for Saudi Entertainment Venture Company- Saudi Arabia.

Area of Expertise: During this work period, I have acquired admirable experience as a Quantity Surveyor in both Pre and Post-Contract stages in High-Rise Buildings, Renovations, Hotel Projects, Villas, Apartments, Steel Factory Buildings, and International Supermarket Projects. Key duties and Responsibilities: 1) Taking off measurements, preparation of preliminary estimates and Bills of Quantities in line with Employers' Requirements, 2) Preparation of Tender Documents, 3) Monitoring of Tender queries and issuing Addendums and circulars, 4) Preparation of tender evaluation report, attending tender negotiation meetings with shortlisted tenderers, 5) Compiling the Contract Document and awarding, 6) Checking and comments for Contractors' initial submissions (Bonds & Guarantees, Insurances) with specimen forms and the Conditions of Contracts, 7) Evaluation of Interim Payment Applications in various contract packages with actual site progress, and issuing Interim Payment Certificates, 8) Evaluation of contractor's Variation proposals and preparation of Variation Orders according to the Engineer's Instruction, 9) Monitoring of potential changes and preparation of monthly cost reporting, 10) Assisting senior staff with the Evaluation of Contractor’s Claim Submissions, 11) Checking, verification, and monitoring of Employer supply materials, 12) Preparation of direct contract enquires, 13) Attending site visits and weekly progress meetings, 14) Involving taking over formalities and Final Accounts, 15) Site supervision and defects identification, 16) Conducting meetings with Parties and evaluating the project progress, 17) Identification of milestones and suggest effective and efficient ways to achieve them and 18) Project coordination in connection with the Employer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Pricing of tenders and preparation of the tender document to submit to the Consultants, 2) Updating Insurance and Policies to make sure that they are up to date, 3) Participating in Pre-Bid meetings to visit the Site and collect pricing details and technical information, 4) Taking off Measurements for purchase materials, 5) Preparation of BOMs, 6) Verification of suppliers and price negotiation, 7) Participating in rate negotiation meetings to discuss and re-evaluate the prices, 8) Participating in weekly meetings and discuss project related matters and other relevant issues, 9) Participating in technical meetings and suggesting effective methods to solve matters efficiently, 10) Preparing Interim Payment Applications, 11) Monitoring Variations and preparation of RFA, RFI, CVI, and Variation Proposals, for Engineer's approvals, 12) Preparation of rate breakdowns using site data and published norms, 13) Evaluation of Sub-Contractor’s Interim Payment Applications and issuance of Interim Payment Certificates for Subcontractors associated with separate work packages, 14) Setting, Monitoring, and Controlling the Cash Flow to ensure the financial position of each Project, 15) Negotiations with various parties associated with the project matter on a day-to-day basis, 16) Preparation of EOT Claims and negotiation with Employer regarding Delays, ongoing matters, and upcoming matters, 17) Preparation of Material Reconciliation Reports, and 18) Tracking of construction materials and maintaining inventory. Projects Engaged: 1. Weras Ganga Stormwater Drainage and Environment Improvement Project 2. Construction of Proposed Bridge and Flood Gates Structure at Sea Out Fall for Lunawa Lagoon 3. Extension to the Existing Fire Building at Bandaranayake International Airport at Katunayake 4. Extension of the Existing Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Building at the Ministry of Fisheries 6. Construction of Dairy Farm complex for Fonterra Group Ltd.

1) Engaged in Strategic Business Planning Unit to monitor on-site and off-site works to analyze plant, material wastage, and idling including preparation of Cost Reports and Material Reconciliation reports to present to the Client/ Employer. 2) Prepared project monitoring schedules to enhance the efficiency of selecting the projects in the Pre-bid stage and review and follow up on them. 3) Prepared project monitoring schedules to enhance the usage of the main resources of the company and advise on value engineering methods that can be used to utilize them effectively.