Madushka Siriwardana

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn, VIC)

Student member of Engineers Without Borders

Cambridge General Certificate of Education – Advanced Level

Colombo  International School – Colombo, Sri Lanka

Laing O'Rourke (SRL Early works) | Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

Project Engineer

SRLA Early works team

Secondment via Pivot engineers supporting the LOR team on the SRL early works scope at Burwood.

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Negri Contractors | July 2023 – March 2024

Project Engineer (Pivot) 

Burwood Highway – McMahons Intersection Upgrade Project

Major Road Projects Victoria Project Value: $20M

Key achievements

• Successfully managed project delivery, emphasising detailed planning and execution on a day-to-day basis.
• Organised and coordinated labourers and subcontractors to meet planned targets efficiently.
• Completed work packages while ensuring compliance with standard and project specifications, providing weekly cost tracking reports within set budgets and timelines.
• Assisted in project planning, particularly in completing the 4WLA for assigned tasks and specific project disciplines.
• Conducted regular quality inspections and audits, maintaining a high standard of quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engaged with the Department of Transport and Planning in fortnightly quality meetings, facilitating updates and addressing project requirements.

Key skills

• Successfully managed project delivery, emphasising detailed planning and execution on a day-to-day basis.
• Organised and coordinated labourers and subcontractors to meet planned targets efficiently.
• Completed work packages while ensuring compliance with standard and project specifications, providing weekly cost tracking reports within set budgets and timelines.
• Assisted in project planning, particularly in completing the 4WLA for assigned tasks and specific project disciplines.
• Engaged with the Department of Transport and Planning in fortnightly quality meetings, facilitating updates and addressing project requirements.
• Demonstrated an understanding of risk management principles and practices, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

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Seymour Whyte Constructions | August 2022 – December 2022

Site Engineer

Pound Road West Upgrade

Major Road Projects Victoria Project Value: $150M

• Ability to prioritise/manage and complete project tasks concurrently while adhering to Seymour Whyte and Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV).
• Given the opportunity to train and coach graduate engineers and being a mentor to them.
• Liaising with traders and having workshops for businesses to understand the progress of works.

Key skills

• Preparation of Construction MethodsStatements (CMS) with the project engineer’s assistant prior to commencement of works.
• Abiding and adhering to strict quality assurance levels in line with Tier 2 company requirements and MRPV.
• Undertake procurement as required including use of ViewPoint and ensuring adherence to SWC requirements such as authority limits.
• Completing fortnightly forecasts for the works with the supervisor and completing evaluation on the progress and status of the works. Furthermore, presenting the progress and plan of works to the entire team and determining the resources required for completion of works.  
• Assist with the preparation of site construction budgets and reports.
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications. If shortcomings are discovered, request for information (RFI) is submitted through viewpoint and attaining variations for the works.

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MACA Infrastructure | September 2020 – July 2022

Infrastructure Engineer – Graduate/ Site Engineer

• Commended by the Project Manager for liaising with subcontractors and striking competitive rates to meet budgets.
• Ability to prioritise/manage and complete project tasks concurrently while adhering to Maca policies and client specifications.
• Gaining the ability to construct work packs and weekly programs for contractors to perform specific project tasks to complete according to schedule.
• Having the ability to complete work lots while adhering to VicRoads specifications such as Inspection Test Plans, requesting for tests, surveying, and executing quality and safety audits.
• Following up with client and/or sub-contractors to ensure that work is being carried as per design drawings, specifications, and cost effectively.

Key skills

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and persistence when undertaking tasks provided by the Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude with the ability to work autonomously and in teams, while being able to seamlessly fit in with company culture and group duties.
• Commitment to learn and engage in tasks enthusiastically with little or no assistance.
• Ability to manage and complete project tasks which include Quality Assurance, managing sub-contractors and procurement of materials required for the projects.
• As a Site Engineer the role helps me to hone my management skills exponentially as Quality Assurance needs to be kept up to date.
• Ability to manage/supervise minor works in absence of supervisor.