SARANYA RAVICHANDREN
Helsinki
Summary
Results Driven Engineer with 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring in construction projects. Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and risk management tools. Strong track record in delivering on-time project milestones while coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assitant, Project Employee
Aalto University
Espoo
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Wrote thesis about "Rheological and chemical characterization of multi source of Bitumen: A step toward an alternative evaluation procedure of paving binders" which was published in Aalto website.
- Assists in laboratory experiments to prepare standard to predict the concrete compressive strength based on the rebound hammer(R-Type and Q-Type)
- Conducted Dynamic Shear Rheometer test(DSR), Multiple Stress Creep Recovery(MSCR),Rolling Thin Film Oven Test(RTFOT),Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) tests on asphalt binder.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis for the laboratory data
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Civil Engineer
Road Development Authority Srilanka
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Successfully planned and managed road construction projects with a combined value of Rs 150 million.
- Planned a full construction schedule for each project using MS Project.
- Prepare Daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and submit to project manager.
- Collaborated with project teams to develop construction schedules and budgets.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
Planning Engineer
KDAW Construction
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed comprehensive macro and micro project plans for road project valued at Rs 2,000 million.
- Prepare the construction program using MS Project.
- prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and submit to project manager.
- Estimate the cost of the project, and plan the financial flow for the overall project.
- Planned and coordinated materials, equipment, and labor for the projects.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Prepare method statements for special construction activity.
Civil Engineer
Central Engineering Services (PVT)LTD
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Planned and successfully delivered road and building construction project valued at Rs1 billion.
- Prepare construction programme using MS Project and monitor the progress of the project.
- Estimated project quantities and material costs during the planning phase to facilitate budgeting and cost control.
- Conducted delay analysis and updated weekly progress reports for senior management.
- Coordinated with site teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure schedule adherence.
- Prepared and presented project cost estimates, conducted data analysis to assess project feasibility, and made recommendations for improvements.
Civil Engineer
EMP constructions Pvt LTD
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Planned , managed and constructed industrial steel building worth of Rs 150 million and handed over to the client within the deadline
- Prepare construction programme using MS Project and monitor the progress
- Prepare daily, monthly progress report and submit to the head management.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Preparing method statements, quality control reports, and Checking Bar schedule
- Controlling of all documents of the entire project including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection request form and checklist
Trainee Material Engineer
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked in a project of Northern Road Rehabilitation Project (NRRP) C2 package worth of Rs 6500million
- Quality control works of concrete, soil and asphalt concrete including Material testing on site and in the laboratory and Preparing quality control reports
- Supervising field tests and concrete tests in the laboratory and Site
Education
Master of Science - Geoengineering Specialized in Highway Engineering
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland11.2022
Degree - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineers,Srilanka
Colombo, Srilanka09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons) - Mining And Minerals Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Colombo, Srilanka05.2015
Skills
- Software proficiency: Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Access, etc), AutoCAD (2D & 3D), Primavera P6, MS Project, Nova Point, Civil 3D Metric, SAP, Visual Basic, C, Java, and Geocalc
- Project management skills: experience in planning, executing, and managing projects, Progress Reporting (S-curves)
Additional Information
References
Professor Jouni Punkki
Professor of Practice
School of Engineering- Aalto University
Email- jouni.punki@aalto.fi
Tel : +358405778764
Professor Leena Katariina Korkiala Tanttu
Head of Department of School of Engineering
Aalto University
Email-leen.korkiala-tanttu@aalto.fi
Tel:+358503124775
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Finnish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Sinhala
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Member of Union of Professional Engineers Finland (Membership Number:3103916)
- Associate member of Instituion of Engineers Srilanka (Membership Number:18137)
Timeline
Research Assitant, Project Employee
Aalto University
12.2021 - 06.2024
Civil Engineer
Road Development Authority Srilanka
11.2020 - 05.2021
Planning Engineer
KDAW Construction
08.2020 - 10.2020
Civil Engineer
Central Engineering Services (PVT)LTD
10.2016 - 07.2020
Civil Engineer
EMP constructions Pvt LTD
05.2015 - 09.2016
Trainee Material Engineer
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
11.2013 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Geoengineering Specialized in Highway Engineering
Aalto University
Degree - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineers,Srilanka
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons) - Mining And Minerals Engineering
University of Moratuwa
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