Ali Ali
Cell: +1-519-***-**** / Email: ******@*********.**
Summary of Qualifications
● Experience in analyzing contract drawings and specifications including OBC, OPSS and TADG.
● On-site experience in building rehabilitation, foundation shoring infrastructure & bridge restoration.
● Experience in Project Management (PM), Design Processes, and Construction Materials Procurement.
● Proficient in technology such as BIM, Generative AI, Custom Tuning GPTs on OpenAI & Google SketchUp.
● Expert in problem-solving, decision-making & conflict resolution, presenting solutions effectively to stakeholders. Education
Civil Engineering, Honours, Cooperative Program, University of Waterloo Class of 2020 Professional Experience
Leedway Group – Project Manager Jan 2023 – Present
● Led design and construction of $3M custom residential projects on lakeside detached properties.
● Deployed PM strategies enhancing decision-making, process efficiency, reducing project costs & timelines.
● Managed multidisciplinary teams, overseeing structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical project aspects, including management of subcontractors across various trades. Duron Ontario Ltd. [GC]– Site SuperIntendent/Project Manager Sept 2020 – Jan 2023
● Managed fast-paced projects, including the $3M Toronto Police College Complex Upgrades and the $5M City of Toronto (COT) Accessibility Upgrades, successfully delivering both under budget and ahead of schedule.
● Directed high-stake milestones such as telecom & security systems for Toronto Police Services (TPS) and COT.
● Minimized disruption with operational staff during renovations, and effectively managed stakeholder interactions.
● Implemented strategic cost-control measures & streamlined procurement processes aligned with Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines, reducing overall project expenditures by 10% & enhancing client satisfaction.
● Led crews of diverse subtrades, optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency & project synergy.
● Employed effective communication with subtrades to manage complex logistics and project demands.
● Commissioned projects upon contracted work completion, ensuring compliance with Ontario Building Code. Brown & Beattie Ltd. – Field Engineer Sept 2019 – Dec 2019
● Liaised with staff, contractors & management, ensuring timely project delivery and detailed client reports.
● Oversaw all on-site work to ensure building rehabilitation projects met contract specifications & drawings.
● Reviewed bids & created spreadsheet summaries to present alternative contractors to clients. Green Infrastructure Partners [GIP] – Project Coordinator Jan 2019 – May 2019
● Developed a comprehensive BIM library to streamline modeling and project visualization, enhancing design and construction efficiency of shoring and foundations for high-rise buildings in dynamic urban centers.
● Proactively presented models to EllisDon for $18M Michael Garron Hospital expansion, preventing key setbacks.
● Optimized project workflows by applying BIM strategies, producing isometric models that effectively identify potential constructability issues, schedule-related details, and interferences; enhancing risk management.
● Created BIM simulations for staging and resource management, enhancing operations significantly.
● Developed concrete quantity and drilled pile installation detailed reports weekly for PM’s review.
● Managed the tracking of on-site productivity to maintain project momentum and cost-efficiency.
● Streamlined on-site logistics and procurement processes, optimizing resource allocation. Toronto Zenith Contracting Ltd. – Field Coordinator Sept 2017 – Dec 2017
● Oversaw procurement and logistics to ensure project resources [labour, equipment, and materials] were aligned with project timelines for the $2M Morningside Bridge Rehabilitation project in Scarborough.
● Managed field operations and contract negotiations, achieving project milestones on time and within budget.
● Executed concrete placement plans in accordance with H&S policy and traffic management plans. Leedway Group – Project Assistant May 2015 – April 2016
● Coordinated phased planning & execution of 21 townhouse units, influencing portfolio growth.
● Analyzed market conditions, preparing comprehensive investment reports for client review. Cooper-Gordon Limited – Project Assistant May 2014 – Aug 2014
● Used CAD and SketchUp to refine designs and prepared material takeoffs for accurate cost estimation. Volunteer
● Fine-Tuned Custom GPTs to boost productivity & efficiency for diverse fields. Dec 2022 – Present
● Tutored students to improve their problem solving and analytical skills. Jan 2017 – April 2020