1999, Bachelor of Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Nishantha possess over 20 years of experience in engineering, project controls and planning of infrastructure projects across Australia and Southeast Asia in complex construction and engineering project environments. Nishantha’s project portfolio includes all forms of delivery modes including D&C, PPP, and Alliance.
Nishantha’s core competencies includes,
Nishantha, an engineer by training, see through an issue, assess, and analyse a big picture to provide practical solution. Nishantha, problem solver, has supported delivery teams to navigate complex constructibility interfaces to mitigate potential program risks while capitalising on opportunities.
One O One Square (Pty) Ltd | Jul 2022 to Date
Planning & Controls Manager of New Bridgewater Bridge Project - Tasmania
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Project. McConnell Dowel is currently delivering approximately 800M projects where One O One Square has been engaged to manage planning & project controls functions. Furthermore, my role includes;
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2021 to Jul 2022
Planning & Controls Manager of Western Program Alliance
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Alliance. WPA currently delivering approximately 1200M projects while 2 other projects in development stage. I am responsible for management of delivery phase as well as support development phase. Currently my team includes 10 planners across delivery and development.
Furthermore, my role includes,
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Apr 2019 to Dec 2020
Planning & Controls Manager of Western Program Alliance
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Cranbourne Line Upgrade Project.
800 M CLU project delivered on time under budget which WPA supported LXRA with solution development, detailed design, cost estimating and stakeholder management.
I was responsible for management & development of delivery program and later led the planning & Controls team to assist delivery team.
Furthermore, my role includes,
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2018 to Mar 2019
Planning Manager of MLJV (JV of MCD and Lend Lease)
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Runway Development Project – Melbourne Airport.
MLJV (Managing Contractor) has being selected to deliver 1.2 Billion RDP - Project placed on hold by APAM.
MLJV currently supporting APAM and design partners with solution development, detailed design, cost estimating and stakeholder management. I am responsible for management of delivery program which is key index / driver attached to funding support by Air lines.
Furthermore, my role includes,
Achievements:
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2016 to Dec 2017
Planning Manager of Australian Operations Business Unit
Responsible for ensuring, projects and tender programs are meeting organisational and contractual obligations while being competitive.
Lead business unit planning team Provide oversight assistance to the senior management.
Provide strategic guidance at project level.
Achievements:
Acciona Infrastructure Australia | Jan 2015 to Dec 2015
Planning Manager | Sydney Light Rail Project
Responsible of managing planning & control functions of civil component of the project.
Managed a team of 5 construction planners while being a member of senior project management team.
Achievements
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2008 to Jan 2015
Senior Planning Engineer
Project Planning & Control, Managing Site Based Planners & Tendering
I have being managing planning & control functions of Southern region projects as well as training and mentoring new project control recruits and Site / Project Engineers.
Over a period of 7 years, I have performed site based assignment as well as head office based assignment (while managing site based planners). Moreover, while in head office, I have been an integral member of the southern region tender team.
Achievements
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd
Planning Manager
June 2014 to Jan 2015
Aug 2012 to May 2014
Mar 2012 to Jul 2012 | Senior Planning Engineer
Nov 2011 to Feb 2012
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Apr 2010 – July 2011T | Thiess- McConnell Dowell Joint Venture
For full experience from 1999 - 2010 please request full resume.
1999, Bachelor of Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Nishantha possess over 20 years of experience in engineering, project controls and planning of infrastructure projects across Australia and Southeast Asia in complex construction and engineering project environments. Nishantha’s project portfolio includes all forms of delivery modes including D&C, PPP, and Alliance.
Nishantha’s core competencies includes,
Nishantha, an engineer by training, see through an issue, assess, and analyse a big picture to provide practical solution. Nishantha, problem solver, has supported delivery teams to navigate complex constructibility interfaces to mitigate potential program risks while capitalising on opportunities.
One O One Square (Pty) Ltd | Jul 2022 to Date
Planning & Controls Manager of New Bridgewater Bridge Project - Tasmania
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Project. McConnell Dowel is currently delivering approximately 800M projects where One O One Square has been engaged to manage planning & project controls functions. Furthermore, my role includes;
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2021 to Jul 2022
Planning & Controls Manager of Western Program Alliance
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Alliance. WPA currently delivering approximately 1200M projects while 2 other projects in development stage. I am responsible for management of delivery phase as well as support development phase. Currently my team includes 10 planners across delivery and development.
Furthermore, my role includes,
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Apr 2019 to Dec 2020
Planning & Controls Manager of Western Program Alliance
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Cranbourne Line Upgrade Project.
800 M CLU project delivered on time under budget which WPA supported LXRA with solution development, detailed design, cost estimating and stakeholder management.
I was responsible for management & development of delivery program and later led the planning & Controls team to assist delivery team.
Furthermore, my role includes,
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2018 to Mar 2019
Planning Manager of MLJV (JV of MCD and Lend Lease)
Managing Planning & Control functions of the Runway Development Project – Melbourne Airport.
MLJV (Managing Contractor) has being selected to deliver 1.2 Billion RDP - Project placed on hold by APAM.
MLJV currently supporting APAM and design partners with solution development, detailed design, cost estimating and stakeholder management. I am responsible for management of delivery program which is key index / driver attached to funding support by Air lines.
Furthermore, my role includes,
Achievements:
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2016 to Dec 2017
Planning Manager of Australian Operations Business Unit
Responsible for ensuring, projects and tender programs are meeting organisational and contractual obligations while being competitive.
Lead business unit planning team Provide oversight assistance to the senior management.
Provide strategic guidance at project level.
Achievements:
Acciona Infrastructure Australia | Jan 2015 to Dec 2015
Planning Manager | Sydney Light Rail Project
Responsible of managing planning & control functions of civil component of the project.
Managed a team of 5 construction planners while being a member of senior project management team.
Achievements
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd | Jan 2008 to Jan 2015
Senior Planning Engineer
Project Planning & Control, Managing Site Based Planners & Tendering
I have being managing planning & control functions of Southern region projects as well as training and mentoring new project control recruits and Site / Project Engineers.
Over a period of 7 years, I have performed site based assignment as well as head office based assignment (while managing site based planners). Moreover, while in head office, I have been an integral member of the southern region tender team.
Achievements
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Pty) Ltd
Planning Manager
June 2014 to Jan 2015
Aug 2012 to May 2014
Mar 2012 to Jul 2012 | Senior Planning Engineer
Nov 2011 to Feb 2012
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Apr 2010 – July 2011T | Thiess- McConnell Dowell Joint Venture
For full experience from 1999 - 2010 please request full resume.