Vithanage Pradeep Chandima Perera
Project Manager
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced & Talented Senior project manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service. Highly effective at overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager - Building Services
SLP Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023
- Managing the USD 3 million (MEP component) Design & Build of the Maradiva Resort and Spa, a 5-star Hotel Renovation and Refurbishment project.
Senior Manager MEP - Property Development
Homelands Group
03.2017 - 01.2023
- Heading the MEP Design Department & heading the MEP Project Execution Team.
Senior Project Manager - Building Services
SLP Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Managed the MEP installation activities of the 25-story Mövenpick Five Star City Hotel in Colombo.
Senior Manager - Engineering & Projects
ODEL PLC
07.2010 - 04.2014
- Heading the maintenance department and executing preventive maintenance & breakdown attendance activities in the shops of ODEL.
Project Engineer - Power Systems
DIMO Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Managed all site activities related to the installation and commissioning of the SCADA system to automate the operation of the 11 kV Electricity Distribution Network in Colombo City.
Project Engineer - Electrical
BK Gulf LLC
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Managed and coordinated all site-related activities of Electrical & ELV installations in Standard Chartered Bank at Dubai International Finance Centre, Crowne Plaza 5-star Hotel in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Electrical Superintendent - System Control Operations
Ceylon Electricity Board
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Managed the Electrical Power Network (known as the National Power Grid of Sri Lanka) as an Electrical Superintendent (System Control Operations) at the System Control Center of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
Technical Services Engineer - Oil & Gas Instrumentation
SHINBA Integrated Engineering Services
03.2004 - 03.2006
- Carried out troubleshooting and maintenance of existing erosion and corrosion monitoring systems at all oil and gas platforms in Brunei Shell Petroleum.
Electrical Superintendent - Communications
Ceylon Electricity Board
09.1994 - 02.2004
- Managed communications systems belong to CEB by carrying out preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment such as PABX, Intercom Networks, Alarm systems, LAN, PLC, and SCADA systems.
Technical Assistant - Substation Construction
Samuel Sons & Company Pvt. Ltd.
12.1992 - 08.1994
- Monitored the Construction activities from setting out to commissioning of 132/33/11/0.4 kV Grid / Primary / Secondary / Distribution substations for Ceylon Electricity Board.
Education
Diploma in Computer Studies -
IDM Computer Studies Pvt. Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka08.1994
National Diploma in Engineering Science - Electrical Power Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
Katunayake, Sri Lanka11.1992
Skills
- Project Management using Microsoft Projects
- AutoCAD
- Strong Skills in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with Macros using Visual Basic Programming
- People management
- Project management
- Time management
- Risk management
- Logistics
- Action planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making skills
- Attention to detail
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Prioritization
- Goal setting
- Relationship-building
- Motivating subordinates
- Creativity
- Commitment
- Strategic thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Networking
- Presentation
- Client Relationship Management
- Scope Management
- Project Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Meeting facilitation
- Meeting participation
- Schedule Coordination
- Cost Control
- Specification Review
- Quality Control
- Documentation Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Budget Control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Documentation And Reporting
- Stakeholder Relations
- Creative Thinking
- Customer Relationship Management
- Resource Allocation
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Performance monitoring
- Technical Presentations
- Quality Assurance
- Information Technology Management
- Staff Management
- Vendor Selection
- Gantt Charts
Affiliations
- IEng - Incorporated Engineer, The Engineering Council, United Kingdom
- GCGI - Graduate (NVQ Level 6) - City & Guilds Institute, London
- MIET - Corporate Member, Institution of Engineering Technology, UK
- MIIESL - Corporate Member, Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka
- Registered Engineering Practitioner - Engineering Council of Sri Lanka Reg. No. 400424
Career Development Activities
- Participated in training on Power Systems Communications conducted by ABB T&D University, Switzerland
- Completed a Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD at CAD/CAM Center, University of Moratuwa
- Participated in Power Electronics & Intelligent Control training conducted by the Electronics Engineering Polytechnic, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Programming on Programmable Logic Controllers (Using SIEMENS/S7) at the Arthur C. Clark Center, Moratuwa
- Participated in a Workshop for Lighting Design & 3D Modelling conducted by 'Dialux Evo 8' Trainer
- Participated in a seminar on Introduction to Wastewater Treatment conducted by CIDA
Certification Of Hse
- Managing Hazards at the Workplace
- Supervising HSE
- Permit to Work for Supervisors
- Tropical BOSIET, including Travel Safely by Boat [OPITO approved]
Personal Information
Nationality: Sri Lankan
References
Referees will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager - Building Services
SLP Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023
Senior Manager MEP - Property Development
Homelands Group
03.2017 - 01.2023
Senior Project Manager - Building Services
SLP Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Manager - Engineering & Projects
ODEL PLC
07.2010 - 04.2014
Project Engineer - Power Systems
DIMO Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2010
Project Engineer - Electrical
BK Gulf LLC
01.2007 - 03.2010
Electrical Superintendent - System Control Operations
Ceylon Electricity Board
03.2006 - 12.2006
Technical Services Engineer - Oil & Gas Instrumentation
SHINBA Integrated Engineering Services
03.2004 - 03.2006
Electrical Superintendent - Communications
Ceylon Electricity Board
09.1994 - 02.2004
Technical Assistant - Substation Construction
Samuel Sons & Company Pvt. Ltd.
12.1992 - 08.1994
Diploma in Computer Studies -
IDM Computer Studies Pvt. Ltd.
National Diploma in Engineering Science - Electrical Power Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
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