About Project Excellence

A trusted partner who stands firmly on your side, commercially, strategically, and technically.

Founded on a Core Belief

With over 17 years in the construction industry, we believe one simple truth: projects perform better when clients are strongly represented.

At Project Excellence Pvt Ltd, we represent developers, owners, and investors by asking the right questions at the right time and giving clear no-go advice when key decisions are required. We focus on protecting your capital, managing risk and bringing clarity to complex project environments.

With experience across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore, and Australia, we apply proven governance, cost intelligence, and disciplined leadership so investments stay controlled and outcomes are delivered with confidence.

Our work is grounded in the E3 standard:

  • Excellence - in the quality of our advice, communication, and decision support.
  • Execution - through consistent, structured, and proactive project leadership.
  • Expertise - applying technical, commercial, and strategic insight to add real value.
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Our Promise

Clear advisory, strong cost intelligence, and reliable project execution.

A partner who stands firmly on your side from concept to completion.

17+
Years Experience
4
Countries of Experience
100%
Independent

Built to Represent the Client

Project Excellence exists for one side of the table: yours. We help owners, developers, and investors in Colombo and across Sri Lanka make stronger construction decisions, manage cost with discipline, and keep projects moving with confidence.

01 Our Vision

Set a stronger standard for client-side construction advisory in Sri Lanka.

To become the trusted advisory partner for owners and investors who need clear project decisions, commercial control, and confident governance from concept to completion.

02 Our Mission

Protect the client's interest at every critical decision point.

We provide practical construction consultancy, project management services, cost intelligence, and risk control so each project stays aligned with the client's objectives, budget, and delivery commitments.

Client-side advisors reviewing construction planning documents in Sri Lanka
Construction project management discussion with owners and advisors

Excellence. Execution. Expertise.

The E3 principles guide every construction consulting, project advisory, cost consultancy, and client-side project management engagement we take on.

E1 Principle 01

Excellence

Clear advice, responsive communication, and disciplined decision support. We improve project thinking before costly mistakes appear on site.

E2 Principle 02

Execution

Structured project leadership across planning, coordination, reporting, and delivery. We keep decisions moving and teams aligned.

E3 Principle 03

Expertise

Technical, commercial, and strategic insight shaped by international project experience and practical Sri Lankan construction knowledge.

Three Disciplines. One Trusted Partner.

Our service identity is intentionally balanced, combining advisory, management, and cost disciplines into a single, integrated offering that gives clients complete project confidence.

Architectural blueprints and plans
Project Management & Design Management
Coordinated execution, progress control, stakeholder alignment, and structured delivery that keeps every project moving forward with precision.
Cost Consultancy
Cost planning, value engineering, estimates, commercial assessments, and claim evaluation to protect your financial investment at every stage.
Client Advisory
Strategic guidance, risk insight, commercial positioning, decision support, and client representation throughout the project lifecycle.

The Team Behind PROJEX

Experienced professionals who bring international standards, engineering leadership, and commercial acumen to every project.

Eng. Suranga Palihawadana

Director / Team Lead – Engineering
PMP®, B.Sc. Eng (Civil), PG Dip in Const. Mgt, CEng(SL), MIE(SL), IntPE(SL), MIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus)

A Chartered Civil Engineer and Project Management Professional with over 17 years of multidisciplinary experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across local and international markets. Provides strategic leadership for engineering teams, directing and coordinating all engineering functions, driving stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless multidisciplinary design integration, and leading project delivery from planning and investigations through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Recognised for fostering high-performing teams, managing client and stakeholder relationships, and delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable engineering outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.

Eng. Suranga Palihawadana
QS. Lakshan Dassanayake

QS. Lakshan Dassanayake

Director / Team Lead – Commercial
B.Sc. (Hons) QS / M.Sc. PM (UK)

A Senior Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management professional with over 12 years of experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects across local and international markets. Provides strategic leadership for all commercial functions, overseeing cost planning, quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimating, contract administration, procurement, and commercial risk management. Leads commercial teams to ensure effective budget control, optimise project value, manage stakeholder and client relationships, and drive successful project delivery from project inception through to construction and final close-out. Recognised for delivering commercially sound outcomes that support organisational objectives while maintaining compliance, profitability, and project performance.

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Let us bring clarity, structure, and commercially intelligent advisory to your next project.