Andre Hala

I oversee interior fit-out projects ranging from $20,000 - $2M; managing the site, and project administration..

• Coordinated between engineers, architects, stakeholders, and 5 - 13 different subcontracting teams across multiple projects to ensure a smooth delivery and handover.
• Designed and implemented detailed construction schedules to provide a solid framework for the timely completion of projects.
• Maintained great relationships with suppliers to guarantee excellent product and service delivery.
• Provided weekly project status reports to stakeholders and executive management to ensure a smooth flow of communications and keep everyone in the loop.
• Crafted creative "outside the box" strategy's to solve difficult problems which in turn saved precious resources.
• Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to spec via a QA management plan before submitting to clients
• Developed and proposed alternative solutions to architects, optimizing design compatibility with construction processes to enhance project efficiency and feasibility.
• Proactively monitored project progress, identified potential risks, and implemented corrective actions to mitigate issues and ensure alignment with project timelines and standards.
• Conducted regular health and safety meetings to update subcontractors on site changes, ensuring their ongoing awareness and compliance with evolving health and safety regulations.

• Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Attended stakeholder meetings to assist in making critical decisions which impact the future of the company.
• Diagnosed and repaired problems with seismic jointing systems.
• Provided technical support and training to users on new systems to ease transitions.
• Assisted in the development of installation documentation, diagrams, and user manuals.
• Developed and implemented strategies for optimal performance and reliability of installed systems.
• Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
• Planned and coordinated tasks and determined the correct amount of material required to complete assignments.

• Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures, and standards for construction and extraction workers, ensuring adherence to corporate safety protocols to prevent mishaps and injuries.
• Coordinated logistics including the movement of materials and equipment, verifying supply readiness prior to project starts, and managed inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintained comprehensive records of materials usage, employee timesheets, client issues, and accident reports, while also addressing employee concerns and conflicts to foster resolution efficiently.
• Oversaw daily operations, including scheduling and assignment of tasks for a team of five personnel, ensuring projects progressed according to schedule, quality demands, and optimal productivity levels.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures, enhancing skill levels and compliance with industry standards.
• Led the installation of building structures, including trim, flooring, cabinetry, drywall, ceilings, and fabricated mouldings, measuring and cutting materials to specification using hand tools and power saws.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to effectively direct projects and ensure resource allocation met the project size and requirements.

• Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
• Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
• Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
• Planned, organized, and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
• Managed a team of four production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
• Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement. Increasing efficiency by 20%-60% across multiple product assemblies.
• Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
• Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• Set and enforce a performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
• Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in the warehouse.
• Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
• Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.