Harsha Pathirana
Summary
Creative CAD design professionals are experienced in evolving client briefs for innovative outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in various CAD software to transform initial concepts into clear, complete project deliverables. Coordinates design and construction teams to achieve outstanding results to specification. Talented experience delivering signify designs to exact requirements. Collaborates with clients, designers and architects to develop and deliver robust construction plans. Presents targeted solutions to technical issues minimize project delays. Skilled and detail-orientated person with keen creativity, adaptability and problem-solving skills. Follows tight schedules to complete projects on time and within contract requirements. Knowledgeable about established codes and regulations for different project types. Drafting professional with in-depth understanding of project processes and design practices. Professional effective at reading, interpreting and understanding architectural & structural drawings. Careful to review and optimize drawings through project phases. Ready to help a team achieve company goals
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior CAD Designer
Taisei Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- North-South Commuter Railway Project
- Elevated Viaduct Structure & 06 Stations & 01 Depot
- JICA funded
- Performed & Review of Shop/Design Drawings for Submission to Engineer from time to time and Handling of Drawings controlling issues with Contractor/Engineer & Client
- Preparing & review Documents of Reinforcement Bar Schedule /Diagrams & Monitoring sheets
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with 100% accurate precision for project specifications
- Collaborated with architects and designers to turn design concepts/Calculations into design stages & phases.
Senior CAD Draughtsman
Taisei Corporation
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Bandaranayake International Airport Development Project (BIA)
- JICA funded
- Review of Shop Drawings/Details for Submission to Engineer from time to time
- Maintained project compliance, reviewing final designs to verify conformance with CAD standards and protocols
- Managed & Handling of Drawings controlling issues with Contractor/Engineer & Client (Using in ZUTEC)
- Managed 04nos of member cross-functional (drafting, checking, submission) team and coordinated with 4nos contractual partners toward successful launch of project platform.
CAD Draughtsman
Ministry of Megapolis & Western Development
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Colombo Light Rail Transit Project-Design stage (LRT -JICA funded $1.7billion)
- Involved & performed to Drawings coordination with Government & Private Organizations (Road Development Authority /Railway Department /Urban Development Authority /Water Board /Electricity Board & Main Utility Agencies
- Attended review process of project proposals & prepare Layouts plan for Land Acquisition
- Communicated with external structural engineering companies to prepare drawings for calculations
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Developed targeted solutions for potential issues by assessing design requirements.
Chief CAD Draughtsman
ECTO Engineering (Pvt)Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2018
- ADB funded Integrated Road development project & Multistory Commercial Building Projects
- Preparing Drawings - Topographical survey plans/Horizontal & Vertical Alignment /Cross Sections /Quantity Tables
- (For 65km Road Length)
- Preparing Structural Drawings- Bridges /Culvert & Retaining walls & Steel detailing
- Generated 3D model and rendering over 50nos of Building drawings
- (Referred Building Codes & Rules/Regulation of Government)
- Design & Shop drawings /Revisions controlling with relevant parties
- Managed time & leadership efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Senior CAD Draughtsman
(ED&PMC)
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Chinese & ADB funded Road development projects
- Central Province Road Development Project & Southern Expressway Extension Project (Sec-iv)
- Managed more than 1000 Drawings - Topo plans/ Alignments/Cross Sections /Quantity Tables
- Preparing and Maintained 100% accuracy Structural Drawings- Bridges /Culvert & Drainage Structures.
Senior CAD Draughtsman
(CEA)
02.2012 - 05.2014
- World Bank funded Road Development Project
- Preparing Drawings - Highway Geo Metric Design works (Topo plans/Alignment /Cross Sections /Quantity Tables)
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Chief CAD Draughtsman
Maeda & Nishimatsu Joint Venture
06.2008 - 02.2012
- JICA Funded-Upper kothmale Hydropower Project
- (Housing/Head Pond/Dam & Tunnel)
- Attended site visits to carry out surveys/additional data for variation in projects
- Prepared and submitted final Shop drawings/Proposals & Method Statements for Approval on time to time without any delay
- Managed drafting and design for over 03nos
- Project packages from concept through delivery
- Developed targeted solutions for potential issues by assessing design requirements
- Interpreted over 4500nos
- Architectural and engineering sketches to create detailed drawings
- Collaborated with architects and designers to turn design concepts into construction phases
- Managed PDF submittals storage project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service processes; restructured communication flow among 7 departments and cut down paperwork by 75%.
CAD Operator
(JICA)
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Rural Livelihood improvement project-Hambantota
- Preparation of Hydraulic Structural drawing (Dam, Canal, Regulator, Road, & Tank Sluice etc.)
- Preparation of Irrigation Canal, Dam GEO metrical drawing (HA-VA-DCS)
- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
- Oversaw 03 drafting teams completing simultaneous projects, successfully meeting key milestones.
Quantity Surveyor
Bin Omran Trading & Contracting (Qatar)
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Doha Asian Games 2006 Sport City Project & Doha International Airport Rehabilitation Project
- Collaborated with internal teams to verify project viability and improve Cost managements
- Taking of quantities (Buildings, Civil works, Structures).
CAD Draughtsman
(ICC)
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Southern Transport Development Project (STDP-EO1)
- Cooperated with site teams to produce drawings for efficient on-site construction
- Communicated with external structural engineering companies to prepare drawings for calculations
- Preparation of Structural Shop drawings.
CAD Draughtsman
(COVEC)
08.2002 - 12.2004
- Japanese funded (JBIC)-Walawe Left Bank Upgrading & Rehabilitation Project
- (Civil & Hydraulic Design)
- Preparation of drawings for irrigation structures such as Bridges, Spillways, Tank sluices & Culverts etc., (incorporated with Site measurements & Engineers instructions)
- Preparation of Building shop drawings and take offing quantities
- Preparation of Geo-Metric drawings for Irrigation Canal & water supply project (Profile/Sections).
Education
Building Information Modelling (BIM)-Autodesk Authorized: Revit /Navisworks & BIM 360 -
Snap Ferd (Pvt)Ltd.
Colombo,Sri Lanka12.2019
National Certificate: Interior Design-Residential & Commercial -
Ministry of Housing & Construction
Battaramulla,Sri Lanka03.2017
National Certificate: Quantity surveying -
Department of Technical Education & Training
Beliatta,Sri Lanka01.2003
Diploma in Mastering AutoCAD -
TCTI
Maradana,Sri Lanka05.2002
National Certificate: Engineering Draughtsmanship -
Department of Technical Education & Training
Hambantota,Sri Lanka01.2001
Passed G.C.E(Advance Level Examination)-DOE, Sri Lanka -
Department of Examination
Colombo, Sri Lanka08.2000
Passed G.C.E(Ordinary Level Examination)-DOE, Sri Lanka -
Department of Examination
Colombo, Sri Lanka12.1997
Skills
- Civil Engineering drawings
- Documentation drafting
- CAD software proficiency
- Methods & codes/standards
- 3D modelling /renderings
- Architectural knowledge
- Structural detailing
- Materials specifications
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Relationship building
- Autodesk AutoCAD (R14 to 2023), Civil 3D
- Autodesk Revit /BIM
- ArcGIS
- Architectural Desktop
- Sketchup /Lumion
- MS Office
- MS Project
- ZUTEC /EDMS
- Adobe software
Accomplishments
- Successfully Completed Upper Kothmale Hydropower project drawings ahead of the schedule, saving time and $1.57 million money from drawings Claims.
- Successfully in 100% Completed Walawe Irrigation Project -drawings/Quantities in high accuracy with 03 months ahead on the schedule.
Personal Information
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Driving License: A021528404
Timeline
Senior CAD Designer
Taisei Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Senior CAD Draughtsman
Taisei Corporation
11.2020 - 10.2022
CAD Draughtsman
Ministry of Megapolis & Western Development
05.2018 - 11.2020
Chief CAD Draughtsman
ECTO Engineering (Pvt)Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2018
Senior CAD Draughtsman
(ED&PMC)
04.2014 - 01.2016
Senior CAD Draughtsman
(CEA)
02.2012 - 05.2014
Chief CAD Draughtsman
Maeda & Nishimatsu Joint Venture
06.2008 - 02.2012
CAD Operator
(JICA)
07.2007 - 06.2008
Quantity Surveyor
Bin Omran Trading & Contracting (Qatar)
04.2006 - 05.2007
CAD Draughtsman
(ICC)
01.2005 - 03.2006
CAD Draughtsman
(COVEC)
08.2002 - 12.2004
Building Information Modelling (BIM)-Autodesk Authorized: Revit /Navisworks & BIM 360 -
Snap Ferd (Pvt)Ltd.
National Certificate: Interior Design-Residential & Commercial -
Ministry of Housing & Construction
National Certificate: Quantity surveying -
Department of Technical Education & Training
Diploma in Mastering AutoCAD -
TCTI
National Certificate: Engineering Draughtsmanship -
Department of Technical Education & Training
Passed G.C.E(Advance Level Examination)-DOE, Sri Lanka -
Department of Examination
Passed G.C.E(Ordinary Level Examination)-DOE, Sri Lanka -
Department of Examination
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