Alper Türkel

Dedicated Civil Engineer with 17+ years of municipal experience at Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi, specializing in infrastructure project management, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance. Successfully led teams as Directorate and Department Head, managing budgets exceeding multi-million lira and increasing efficiency by 15%. Expertise includes AutoCAD, tender document review, on-site construction supervision, and quality assurance for road, water, and sewage systems.

Holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Erzurum Atatürk University. Fluent in Turkish with A2-level English. Passionate about delivering safe, cost-effective, and sustainable public works.

Department Head at Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi (2024-09 – 2026-04)

• Oversaw the daily operations of the department, managing a diverse portfolio of public works projects while coordinating inter-departmental collaboration to streamline approval processes.
• Administered a multi-million lira departmental budget, thoroughly analyzing expenditure reports to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational waste by 10%.
• Represented the department in high-level municipal meetings and public hearings, acting as the primary technical liaison between the mayor's office and various engineering divisions.

Directorate at Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi (2017-09 – 2018-09)

• Directed the strategic planning and execution of large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with the city's long-term urban development goals and budget constraints.
• Led a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical staff, implementing performance metrics that increased departmental project delivery efficiency by 15%.
• Established and enforced rigorous quality control and safety compliance protocols across all active construction sites, successfully achieving a zero-incident safety record for the fiscal year.

Civil Engineer at Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi (2009-02 – Present)

• Managing the full lifecycle of civil engineering projects, from initial site surveys and feasibility studies to final construction and handover, while ensuring strict compliance with zoning laws and environmental regulations.
• Reviewing and approving technical drawings, structural calculations, and tender documents for public infrastructure, proactively identifying and mitigating design risks during the early project phases.
• Providing on-site technical supervision for road, water, and sewage infrastructure projects, effectively resolving unexpected ground conditions and construction conflicts to prevent project delays.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Erzurum Atatürk University (2004 – 2008)