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SARANYA RAVICHANDREN

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, Finland
11.2022

Degree - Civil Engineering

Institute of Engineers,Srilanka
Colombo, Srilanka
09.2018

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons) - Mining And Minerals Engineering

University of Moratuwa
Colombo, Srilanka
05.2015

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
SARANYA RAVICHANDREN