YOUSEF M A BAALOUSHA
Project Manager
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing, and maintaining
continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing
manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in ass
improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and
providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training, and empowering
the team to excel in performance. Accordance with quality standards.
Applying a creative and analytical approach to operations for
continuous process.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Director
YAPI MERKEZI, Base vie de Tramway de Sidi Bel Abbes
Sidi Bel Abbas , Algeria
07.2016 - 08.2022
- The project is 17 km in length; the scope of the project includes the infrastructure, railway, road, asphalt, and environment
- Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with customers and funders.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
QA/QC Manager
YAPI MERKEZI, Tramway de Sidi Bel Abbas
Sidi Bel Abbas , Algeria
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Cooperated with engineering, manufacturing and corporate accounting to verify adherence to quality standards.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Collected production samples regularly and performed detailed quality inspections.
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
Head of Department of Environment Engineering
Muscat College
Muscat , Oman
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Deputy Quality Manager
Bechtel Enka JV
Muscat , Oman
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Development of Muscat International Airport consists of different contracts, the biggest main contract is MC3 which is covering the main terminal building, piers, parking area, entrance roads
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Collaborated with contract representatives and oversaw quality control implementations and reporting.
Planning & Quality Control Manager
KORMAN Cons. LTD
KARPAZ , Cyprus
12.2009 - 10.2011
- Karpaz Bay Resort is the biggest Marina in Northern Cyprus; it is located in the Karpaz area
- The project includes, port, hotels, beaches, shopping centers, maintenance area
- Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
Instructor
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta , Cyprus
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened the learning process through new teaching methods.
Research Assistant
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta , Cyprus
02.2005 - 09.2009
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
Lecturer
Near East University
Nicosia , Cyprus
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Delivered lectures at an appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
Research Assistant
Near East University
Nicosia , Cyprus
10.2002 - 01.2004
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
Education
Ph.D. - Construction Management
Eastern Mediterranean University
North Cyprus - Turkey 09.2004 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Construction Management
Near East University
North Cyprus - Turkey 09.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Near East University
09.1997 - 07.2002
Skills
Process Development and Implementation
undefinedAccomplishments
- Supervised a team of 256 staff members.
- Increased company revenue by $340 Million by negotiating cost indices.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 96 % by improving quality systems and communication.
- Completed the Sidi Bel Abbas Tramway Project on time and $ 34 million under budget.
- Continuous research to develop improvement methodologies to ensure quality and technical requirements achievements.
Certification
CQM - Certified Quality Manager
Publication
- Baalousha. Y., Celik T., 2010, “An Integrated Data Warehouse and Artificial Neural Networks Model for Unit Price Analysis with Inflation Adjustment” Journal of Civil Engineering and Management – Lithuania –July 2010
- Rezaei A., Celik, T., & Baalousha. Y.,2011, “Performance measurement in a quality management system”, Scientia Iranica Journal- Iran- January 2011
- Baalousha. Y., Celik T., Ibisivec F. “Developing a forecasting model for the prediction of inflation rates for use in life cycle cost analysis” 26th International Conference – Managing IT in Construction-CIB W078 – Istanbul – Turkey
- T. Çelik, Y. Baalousha & A. Alyousif, 2010, "Developing a Quality Management System to acquire ISO", 6th International Architecture & Engineering Symposium – 24-26 November, Lefke –TRNC
- Baalousha. Y., Mohamed. A.N., “Developing a Forecasting Model For The Prediction of Building Construction Cost Indices In Turkey” Fourth
- International Conference on Soft Computing, Computing with Words and Perceptions in System Analysis, Decision and Control- Antalya, Turkey
- August 27-28, 2007
- Calculation of Equivalent Calendar Age versus the Maturity Age - Bechtel-ENKA-BEC Consortium- Main Contract 3 (MC3) Works for Development Of Muscat International Airport – Oman- March 2012.
ATTENDED CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System – Internal Auditor Training – BSI – November 2015 - Istanbul - TURKEY.
- The FIDIC Contracts Workshop - Practical guide to using & Understanding the international conditions of contracts – Economic Development & Growth for Enterprises – June 2011 – Nicosia – TRNC –Mersin 10- TURKEY
- IEEE, 19th signal processing and communications conference, April 2011, Antalya, TURKEY
- ACE 2008 8th International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering, 15-17 September 2008, Famagusta – TRNC, Mersin 10 – TURKEY
- GEOPROB 2005 International Conference on Problematic Soils, May 25-27, 2005, Famagusta – TRNC, Mersin 10 – TURKEY
Timeline
Project Director
YAPI MERKEZI, Base vie de Tramway de Sidi Bel Abbes
07.2016 - 08.2022
CQM - Certified Quality Manager
11-2015
ISO Internal Auditor
11-2015
QA/QC Manager
YAPI MERKEZI, Tramway de Sidi Bel Abbas
05.2014 - 07.2016
Head of Department of Environment Engineering
Muscat College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Deputy Quality Manager
Bechtel Enka JV
10.2011 - 08.2013
FIDIC Certified Expert
06-2010
Planning & Quality Control Manager
KORMAN Cons. LTD
12.2009 - 10.2011
Instructor
Eastern Mediterranean University
09.2009 - 06.2010
Research Assistant
Eastern Mediterranean University
02.2005 - 09.2009
Ph.D. - Construction Management
Eastern Mediterranean University
09.2004 - 01.2010
Lecturer
Near East University
01.2004 - 02.2005
Research Assistant
Near East University
10.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Construction Management
Near East University
09.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Near East University
09.1997 - 07.2002
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