Ali Ghandoura

Coordinate daily activities for crews, equipment operators, subcontractors, and suppliers on underground utility and subdivision projects. Install and oversee construction of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, manholes, catch basins, and underground services. Communicate field issues, utility conflicts, site conditions, and schedule impacts to Foremen and Superintendents.

LEAD HAND - VOLKER STEVIN CONTRACTING - Underground Division | Calgary, AB

(2021-01)

• Coordinate daily activities for crews, equipment operators, subcontractors, and suppliers on underground utility and subdivision projects.
• Install and oversee construction of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, manholes, catch basins, and underground services.
• Communicate field issues, utility conflicts, site conditions, and schedule impacts to Foremen and Superintendents.
• Review construction drawings, utility profiles, grades, and specifications prior to construction activities.
• Direct crews during excavation, pipe installation, utility tie-ins, testing, and backfill operations.
• Manage material deliveries, inventory requirements, and equipment requests for daily operations.
• Coordinate inspections, survey requirements, and quality control activities with project stakeholders.
• Track production quantities and report project progress to project leadership.
• Enforce company safety requirements, municipal standards, and project specifications.
• Train and mentor crew members on installation procedures, quality standards, and safe work practices.

TOP MAN - VOLKER STEVIN CONTRACTING - Underground Division | Calgary, AB

(2017-09 - 2020-12)

• Install watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, manholes, catch basins, and underground services for municipal and subdivision projects.
• Perform grade checks, elevation verification, and utility layout using laser equipment, survey stakes, and construction drawings.
• Direct excavator operators during trenching, pipe installation, bedding, and backfill operations.
• Assist with utility tie-ins, service connections, pressure testing, and quality control inspections.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, profiles, grades, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate daily activities with operators, labourers, survey crews, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Identify construction issues and communicate solutions to supervisors and Foremen.
• Report field progress, production quantities, and site conditions to project leadership.

Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technology - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)