Construction Project Manager | Construction Residential, Commercial & Industrial
Expert in Scheduling, Budgeting, Resource Management
Stakeholder Relations | Water Treatment | Design, QA/QC, Planning, Reporting
Hares Ahdib’s journey is a living blueprint of what it means to rebuild—not just cities and systems, but a life shaped by ambition, resilience, and purpose. His story doesn’t begin with accolades or high-rise skylines. It begins in Herat, Afghanistan, where a young boy found himself mesmerized by the way things came together—walls rising from the ground, bridges reaching across divides, and the invisible threads of logic holding it all in place. From those early days, Hares was captivated not only by construction, but by the possibilities of shaping the world around him. That spark would become his compass. Driven by that passion, Hares pursued a degree in Civil Engineering, laying the groundwork for what would become a decades-long commitment to infrastructure, planning, and problem-solving. But for him, education was never a box to be checked—it was a toolkit, constantly expanding, evolving, deepening. In Canada, he dove into advanced studies at Metro College of Technology, earning a Civil Engineering diploma with distinction. There, he mastered critical tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Primavera. He didn’t just study; he absorbed. Project estimation, blueprint reading, grading systems, highway design—each skill became a brick in the foundation of his second life. But Hares wasn’t content to stop there. His thirst for learning became a global pursuit. In Italy, at the renowned Politecnico di Torino, he immersed himself in postgraduate research in Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management. For six intensive weeks, he worked hands-on with systems that would later inform his leadership in environmental engineering and sustainable development. From there, he journeyed to the United Kingdom, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Brighton School of Business and Management—adding strategy, team building, and organizational excellence to his already formidable technical skills. His academic journey took him even further. At the Coady International Institute at St. Francis Xavier University in Canada, Hares earned a Certificate in Community Conflict and Peacebuilding, tying his engineering knowledge to the deeper values of social harmony and inclusive development. He also trained at Denmark’s Danida Fellowship Centre, where he explored sustainable practices in international development. To top it off, he completed PMP training, refining his command of project lifecycle management, budgeting, risk control, and stakeholder engagement.
Hares spent over 25 years transforming vision into structure across Afghanistan. He led massive residential, commercial, and municipal construction projects. From water treatment facilities to quality assurance and civil works, he brought both precision and heart to his craft. But life has its own designs—and when war and instability spread across the region, he faced a decision no engineer could calculate: whether to leave behind everything he had built in search of a safer life.
When Hares landed in Mississauga, Ontario, he wasn’t empty-handed. He carried with him decades of field experience, a deep reservoir of global knowledge, and a quiet, steady determination that no amount of distance or difficulty could shake. But in a country where “Canadian experience” is the golden ticket, even the most decorated professionals can find themselves on the margins. Hares took on roles far beneath his qualifications, but he never let that define him. Instead, he listened, learned, and adapted.
One project led to another. One relationship opened a door to the next. And slowly, his reputation began to reflect the truth he had always known: excellence is universal. Today, Hares Ahdib is once again doing what he loves—managing large-scale construction projects across Canada’s ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) sector. His leadership has touched everything from municipal upgrades to infrastructure projects that serve Indigenous communities. With every project, he builds more than structures—he builds trust, connection, and community.
What sets Hares apart is not only his technical mastery or strategic mindset, but his belief that every construction project is fundamentally human. It’s about listening to community needs, respecting culture, managing conflict with empathy, and ensuring that the built environment serves everyone. His global experience, including his work on World Bank-funded projects, has made him a rare asset in a field that demands both precision and compassion.
But perhaps his most impactful work today lies not in concrete or steel, but in mentorship. Hares is a champion for newcomers to Canada’s construction industry. He takes the time to mentor, coach, and guide others—especially those whose skills are often overlooked because of unfamiliar degrees or foreign-sounding names. He reminds them, as he reminded himself, that no journey is wasted, and that experience—no matter where it’s gained—is always relevant. He teaches that humility is a strength, and that courage often looks like starting again with grace. He leads by example, showing that character, not just credentials, creates lasting impact. And above all, he teaches that the most important structure you’ll ever build is the life you live.
To every young person unsure of where to begin, or to those who feel their background is a barrier, Hares offers this simple, powerful truth: you’re not starting from nothing. You’re starting from experience. And in that, you already carry the tools to build something extraordinary. From the streets of Herat to the skyline of Canada, from student to engineer, from displaced professional to industry leader, Hares Ahdib has built a life that inspires. His story reminds us all that even when life asks us to begin again, we never do so empty-handed—we carry everything we’ve learned, and that is always enough to build the future.