Praneeth B. Herath

Background

About Praneeth B. Herath

I am a Commercial, Contracts, and Cost Management professional with over 14 years of experience delivering high-value projects across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Sri Lanka. My portfolio includes luxury hotels, infrastructure works, and large community developments. Currently, I serve as Lead Commercial & Cost Manager in AlUla, KSA, where I oversee cost and commercial management teams, partner closely with clients, and lead bid packaging and proposals for large-scale, iconic city development projects. I hold an LL.M. in Corporate & Commercial Law, an MBA in General Management, and a Bachelor’s in Quantity Surveying. I am also pursuing a DBA focused on data analytics and AI-driven business solutions—bringing a forward-looking, tech-enabled approach to construction consultancy. As a Chartered Member of RICS, AIQS, and IQSSL, I specialize in FIDIC contracts, procurement strategies, cost analysis, and leading teams to improve efficiency, manage risk, and maximize project profitability. I am passionate about applying both traditional expertise and emerging technologies to deliver smarter, more sustainable outcomes.