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PMI Kestone Chapter

Rise and Shine 

Educational and Networking Event

Virtual Event

Hosted by Carlisle Community

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Time: 8:00am-9:00am EST

AGENDA:

• 7:50 - 8:00 AM –  Welcome & Networking
• 8:00 - 9:00 AM – Educational Event

TOPIC: Contracts for Project Managers: A Tool, Not a Burden

PRESENTATION SUMMARY: 

This presentation will illustrate the critical importance of contractual knowledge for project managers, particularly in construction and engineering. It highlights how understanding contracts strengthens a project manager's "big-picture" view and facilitates better project execution, monitoring, and closure. As a former construction professional, I emphasize that contractual and commercial management (CCM) knowledge is not just for legal teams but is essential for project managers to navigate complexities, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project delivery. The presentation will draw parallels between project lifecycle stages and contract evolution, advocating for simplified education in CCM for project managers.

PRESENTER:  Youssef Mouzahem, P.Eng., PMP, PMOCP, CCMP, Leed GA

Youssef, a passionate project and contracts manager, started his career as a field engineer on construction sites, moving towards construction and project management for multi-million dollar projects in various types, from oil & gas, buildings, airports, power generation, and infrastructure, in many countries around the world and for both contractors and consultants. Member of Project Management Institute PMI since 2008 and a member of World Commerce and Contracting (formerly known as IACCM), Youssef had his PMP (Project Management Professional) designation in 2014 and PMOCP (Project Management Office Certified Professional) since 2024, he is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Manitoba (Canada), LEED Green Associate, and certified contract management professional (CCMP) since 2019. He has bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, post graduate degree in structural engineering, Masters in Project Management from the University of California Los Angeles, Certificate in Business Communications (in French) from Université de Saint Boniface (Canada), and an associate degree in Contract Management from the University of Southampton (UK). Youssef was elected as Council member at World Commerce and Contracting representing Western Canada for the term 2022-2024 and member of the Global Advisory Board for the term 2024-2026.

TALENT TRIANGLE: Power Skills - 1 PDU 

LOCATION: Online - Zoom Meeting Instructions will be sent automatically at registration in your invoice.

REGISTRATION: click on Learn More below, then login if you are a PMI Keystone Member, then register

• MEMBERS: No fee is charged at registration, if logged on with their PMI Keystone Chapter ID and Password.
• NON-MEMBERS: A nominal fee of $5.00 at registration is charged.