Our Engineer

Civil Engineer and Construction Project Coordinator with over 15 years of experience supporting major commercial, institutional, and residential projects across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan — specializing in coordination, construction oversight, scheduling, QA/QC, and project execution.

Hoda Ghamarian is a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry, providing technical, structural, and project coordination support on projects up to $125M. She brings strong abilities in communication, planning, multidisciplinary coordination, and client-facing leadership.

Her experience spans high-rise structures, building envelope rehabilitation, commercial developments, healthcare renovations, institutional facilities, residential buildings, and government projects. She excels in construction oversight, project scheduling, document control, safety compliance, tender management, and architectural/structural inspection.

Areas of Expertise

• Construction project coordination & execution
• Blueprint and specification review
• Structural & architectural inspection
• Progress monitoring and forecasting
• Change management & cost control
• Construction QA/QC & site safety oversight
• Material take-offs, estimating & procurement
• Client, contractor & consultant communication
• LEED/WELL documentation review
• Tendering, bid leveling & contract administration
• Field investigations & deficiency management

Selected Experience

Construction Project Coordinator — CANA Construction Ltd. (Calgary, AB)

• Responsible for coordinating major projects (up to $50M), including commercial, institutional, and mixed-use developments.
• Conducts daily site visits, safety inspections, and documentation reviews to ensure adherence to plans and specifications.
• Manages RFIs, change orders, site instructions, ROMs, and progress documentation across multiple project teams.
• Supports OAC meetings, scheduling, cost analysis, progress forecasting, and project close-out activities.
• Coordinates subcontractors and consultants to resolve deficiencies and maintain project quality standards.

Representative CANA Projects

• Varsity Multi-Service Redevelopment — Fire hall, retail, residential (Calgary, AB)
• Bow Valley College — eSport Arena & Digital Production Hub
• University of Calgary — Multiple campus renovation projects
• Foothills Medical Centre — Healthcare renovations
• Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre — Renovation projects
• Residential Luxury Home — 6,100 ft² design-build (Cochrane, AB)

Construction & Rehabilitation Project Coordinator — CHC Construction Ltd.

• Coordinated façade rehabilitation and envelope restoration for municipal and government buildings (up to $10M).
• Reviewed architectural inspection reports and managed construction punch lists.
• Prepared tender documents, contract administration, and budget analysis.

Representative CHC Projects

• McDougal Centre — 4-storey façade rehabilitation (Calgary, AB)
• Historic YMCA — Envelope rehabilitation (Calgary, AB)
• Calgary Public Building — 8-storey façade rehabilitation
• Vernon Courthouse — Envelope rehabilitation
• Ortona Armoury Arts Building — Rehabilitation (Edmonton, AB)
• U of A Dentistry-Pharmacy Building — Upgrades (Edmonton, AB)

Construction & Renovation Coordinator — Behsaz General Construction (Ontario)

• Coordinated residential construction & renovation projects across Mississauga and Richmond Hill.
• Performed inspections, contractor coordination, cost estimating, and scheduling.

Construction Project Coordinator — EllisDon Corporation Ltd.

• Coordinated major institutional projects up to $125M, including schools, police headquarters, and civic facilities.
• Conducted field inspections, monitored contractor performance, and ensured compliance with structural and architectural requirements.

Representative EllisDon Projects

• Police Services Headquarters & Parkade (Saskatoon, SK)
• Willow Grove School (Saskatoon, SK)
• Family Catholic School (Saskatoon, SK)

Teacher Assistant — University of Regina

• Assisted instructors in groundwater development, contaminant transport, project management, and basic structural design.
• Guided students through problem-solving and engineering concepts.

Structural Engineer / Project Engineer — SAMA Consultant Engineering (Iran)

• Designed steel structures up to 8 storeys, including beams, columns, stair systems, and connections using AISC/ACI codes.
• Analyzed and reinforced a 12-storey steel hospital structure using NBC requirements.
• Reviewed and inspected residential buildings up to 30 storeys, ensuring code compliance and construction quality.

Education & Professional Development

• Environmental Systems Engineering (In Progress) — University of Regina
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering — University of Tehran
• Gold Seal Credits — Construction 101 & Beyond (2023)
• Primavera P6 Essential Training — 2020
• Project Management Fundamentals — CCIS Calgary
• Construction 101 — Saskatoon Construction Association
• Construction Management / H&S Supervisory Training — CCS

Technical Skills

• Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Vista, MS Project, Primavera P6
• SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, OpenProj, AutoCAD
• MS Office, Excel, Outlook
• Professional report writing and documentation
• Inspection, QA/QC, risk assessment, safety compliance
• Team leadership, coordination, communication, negotiation