April 2000 – to date (promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2006 from Lecturer grade)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Current duties and responsibilities assumed:
Conducting lectures and set examinations in BSc (Hons) degree programme in Quantity Surveying and BSc (Hons) degree programme in Facilities Management.
Subject areas
- Pre-contract Management
- Procurement Methods, and
- Research Methodology
Conducting lectures and set examinations in MSc Project Management programme.
Subject area: Research Methodology and Statistics.
Conducting lectures and set examinations in MSc Construction Law and Disputes Resolution programme.
Subject area: Construction Procurement.
Faculty Student Counsellor.
A member of the Curriculum Evaluation and Development Unit of the department.
Coordinator of Procurement subject stream.
Coordinator of Quantity Surveying and Integrated Project Delivery Research Group.
Previous duties and responsibilities assumed:
Conducting lectures and set examinations in BSc (Hons) degree programme in Quantity Surveying.
Subject areas
- Design Economics
- Economics
- Development Appraisal
- Building Design and Construction, and
- Construction IT
Coordinator of the Disaster Resilience Research Group.
Invited member to the Senate of the University.
Undergraduate Coordinator of the BSc (Hons) degree programme in Quantity Surveying.
The convener of the Department Industry Consultative Board of the department.
The year coordinator for the second-year students of the BSc (Hons) degree programme.
The coordinator of the student counselling programme.
The Editor, coordinator, and supervisor of the aptitude test conducted for BSc (Quantity Surveying) entrance eligibility.
January 2021 – July 2022
Head, Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Duties and responsibilities assumed:
Manage and administrate two undergraduate degree programmes, three posgraduate taught programmes, and posgraduate research programmes (at department level), and other departmental administrative responsibilities.
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying degree
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Facilities Management degree
- Master of Science in Project Management degree
- Master of Science in Construction Law and Disputes Resolution degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management degree
May 2019 – April 2020
Head, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Engineering, SLIIT University, Sri Lanka (on Sabbatical Leave from University of Moratuwa)
Duties and responsibilities assumed:
Manage and administrate degree programme and other departmental responsibilities.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying
March 2009 – March 2012
Director Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Duties and responsibilities assumed:
Chair the Academic Committee for Undergraduate Studies of Faculty of Architecture
Student administration of five undergraduate programmes at the faculty
- Bachelor of Architecture honours degree
- Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying honours degree
- Bachelor of Science in Town and Country Planning honours degree
- Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management honours degree
- Bachelor of Design honours degree
Guide and advice students on module choices, concessions and leave matters.
Conduct orientation programmes for fresher students.
Develop, contribute to and review university bylaws relevant to student performance, residence and discipline.
Resolve or recommend solutions to the Faculty Board on student issues.
March 2008 – 2018
External Consultant, VFORM Consultants (Pvt) Limited
Services provided:
Analysis and advice on contractual issues.
Preparation of Contractual Claims.
Advice on ICT solutions for business process and professional practice.
Jan 2003 – March 2005
Research Scholar, NationalUniversity of Singapore
Duties Performed:
Carry out extensive study in the area of construction bidding practice.
Conduct industry survey and interviews to acquire necessary data for the research.
Analysis of data using statistical techniques and interpreting the results.
Enlighten the community with research findings by publishing the conclusions.
February 2000 – March 2001
Quantity Surveyor (Part time), Development Partnership (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Duties Performed:
Preparation and administration of Tender and Contract Documents
Tender evaluation
Contract administration
Claims evaluation and negotiation
January 1998 – April 1998
Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Samuel Sons & Co. Ltd., Sri Lanka
Duties Performed:
Evaluation of Subcontractor work.
Monitoring and assisting in rescheduling the progress of work.
Preparation of material order schedule
August 1997 – December 1997
Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka
Duties Performed:
Conducting of construction industry survey on material inputs in construction.
Evaluation of contractor performance
Examination of claims (progress and variation)
July 1995 – January 1996
Computer Instructor, Micro Computer Systems, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Duties Performed:
Assist students in practicing computer applications.
Specialist assistant for the students who learn AutoCAD.
Administer the computer rooms to ensure proper performance.