Madhusha Ranathunga

About Madhusha Ranathunga

I am an experienced professional with an established record of team leadership and project management experience. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing all aspects of a wide range of projects, as well as for leading and closely collaborating with various personnel and for administering budgets and costs, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company success throughout my career. Professional focal points include operations coordination, relationship management, scheduling, risk management, cost control and reduction, engineering, application development, document management, reporting, process development, client management, system development, and project planning coordination. Delivering superior performance on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as business acumen, team building and mentoring, and strategic planning to support efficiency and maximum success.Currently, I am the Program Manager with Soil and Land Use Technology, Inc. Under my leadership, I cooperate with management in proposal writing and cost estimating and lead the development of weekly project schedules for company employees. I also analyze daily progress reports submitted by employees, drive the creation of innovative strategies to reduce costs, and administer projects from inception to delivery. In addition, I liaise with executive leadership and various other personnel and teams to ensure the company’s project management support structure is driving the business forward at all times.Colleagues describe me as a driven, innovative, energetic, technical, dynamic, and managerial expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions and operations that deliver effective results.I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.

Experience

1. Head of Department- Engineering and Construction

   Soil and Land Use Technology

   Jan 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   As Head of Department, I lead a dynamic team of three project managers overseeing a portfolio of 25+ environmental and construction projects, including underground/aboveground storage tank management (UST/AST), mold and lead remediation, emergency flood response, and biohazard cleanups. I ensure seamless project execution by aligning team efforts with organizational goals and maintaining strict adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.My responsibilities span full-cycle project oversight—from budgeting and risk management to performance monitoring and stakeholder communication. I serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, clients, and project teams, ensuring transparency and accountability across all operations.Key highlights-Drive strategic project planning and execution to meet evolving client needs and business objectives-Analyze and mitigate risks while identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency-Implement performance metrics to track project health and success, enabling data-informed decision-making-Lead subcontractor engagement and contract negotiations to ensure optimal resource allocation and service delivery.

Education

• Illinois State University

  Master of Science (MS)

  2013 — 2014

• Southeast Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2011 — 2012