VIPULA GUNASEKERA
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
Accomplished civil engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree with honors and a Master of Business Administration, both recognized in Canada, complemented by an International Professional Engineer designation. Over 10 years of experience managing complex building and infrastructure projects, with a strong ability to deliver results within approved scope, schedule, and budget. Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution, along with exceptional leadership skills that foster collaborative team environments. Currently eligible to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) designation within six months, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in project management practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
GS Dhesi & Associates
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Reviewed the structural drawings of buildings and prepared reports for field inspection of excavation, forms, rebar, wall sheathing, truss installation, framing of structures and concrete walls.
- Inspected work completed at site, prepared list of defects and incomplete work identified and submitted report for corrections.
- Re inspected all work after completion of defects and incomplete work, and submitted reports of full completion.
- Inspected the structural work in facility building of University of British Colombia
Construction Coordinator
AMK Environmental 2017 Ltd.
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared program for daily activities and organized workforce, material and machinery requirement for each activity at site.
- Coordinated with government authorities to obtaining approval for works, attended joint inspection with authority representatives.
- Inspected daily work output of sites, compared with daily schedules and the corrective actions were taken to streamline the delayed activities.
- Trained technical staff at all sites to carry out works to comply with standards and regulations to achieve 100% quality requirement.
Consultant/ Additional Project Director
Urban Development Authority
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepared five-year strategic plan, after negotiation with stakeholders, such as all divisions of the Authority, government and private sector organizations.
- Managed the design and construction of two middle income housing project of 15 stories in Colombo.
- Coordinated the Design of structure, electrical and mechanical system in 25 story Twin tower building for office facility at Battaramulla, Colombo.
- Coordinated with World Bank team the preparation of a data platform, institutional architecture and financial instruments for cities in Sri Lanka.
Managing Director/ Project Manager
Vonlan Constructions (Pvt) Ltd.
08.2007 - 04.2015
- Prepared strategic plan to establish company as an infrastructure organization and commenced the construction works in Water sector, Power sector, Roads and Highways.
- Increased performance of staff by successfully satisfying variety of training needs and assigning them to acquire new knowledge.
- Procured, executed and completed transport infrastructure of four lane elevated highway project of 2.3 Km distance with Taisei Corporation of Japan.
- Procured, executed and completed Gang Island Water Supply project in Maldives with Bi Water Construction company, United Kingdom.
Project Manager
Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd.
01.1999 - 07.2007
- Coordinated the design of structure, electrical, mechanical system and managed the construction program, schedules and executed the project of Australian High Commission office with Sumitomo-Mitsui construction, Japan.
- Planned and executed project to construct 300 MW combine cycle power plant from initiation to close out with Mitsui Construction Japan.
- Coordinated the Architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical system of 7 story high-rise building and executed in Maldives, under Mitsui Construction Japan.
- Designed the foundation structure for Showroom and Service facility for Toyota Lanka Private Limited, and executed the construction
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Management/ Business
Management and Science University
01.2019
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
01.2008
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Honors - undefined
University of Moratuwa
01.1993
Skills
- Proficiency in concrete construction
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Concept studies
- AutoCAD proficiency
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- International Professional Engineer Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (Recognized in Canada) 2019
- Smart Sustainable Cities and e-Government World Bank Group, South Korea 2018
- Chartered Engineer Member of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 1999
Timeline
Civil Engineer
GS Dhesi & Associates
10.2021 - 04.2023
Construction Coordinator
AMK Environmental 2017 Ltd.
03.2020 - 08.2021
Consultant/ Additional Project Director
Urban Development Authority
11.2016 - 01.2020
Managing Director/ Project Manager
Vonlan Constructions (Pvt) Ltd.
08.2007 - 04.2015
Project Manager
Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd.
01.1999 - 07.2007
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Honors - undefined
University of Moratuwa
Doctor of Philosophy - Management/ Business
Management and Science University
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