Balazs Vadon

Experience

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  KBR, Inc.

  Dec 1998 - Jul 2005

  Oversee QA/QC operations at 3 major sites - 2 in Kuwait and 1 in Iraq.Supervise 2 quality inspectors.Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Quality Department within the Kuwait North region including setting up inspection schedule, maintaining inspection database and filing system, monitoring vacation schedules of assigned QA/QC personnel, revision and approval of Quality Audit / Inspection Reports.Conduct scheduled inspections and audits of all KBR operations and subcontracts.Review and accept construction plans and estimates prior to project execution.Oversee construction projects from the start until completion.Coordinate with Defense Contract Management Agency Quality Assurance Representative on all issues pertaining to KBR operations.Attend KBR Management and Administrative Contracting Officer meetings. Show less Coordinate and supervise orders, purchases and deliveries of all subsections.Supervise all construction and logistics subcontracts.Produce construction drawings of buildings, floor plans, and site maps of the Area of Operations. Oversee construction projects from start to completion.Produce topographic field surveys and create site layouts from recorded data.Coordinate BRS shipments and movements in support of port operations and unit rotations in Rijeka, Croatia and Koper, Slovenia. Coordinated 8 port operations.Coordinate the setup and support of US & NATO military exercises at various remote sites in Hungary and Croatia. Provided direct support to 12 exercises in 8 locations. Show less

  • Regional Quality Manager

    Mar 2003 - Jul 2005

  • Operations Supervisor

    Dec 1998 - Feb 2003
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  LM Developments

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2007

  Senior Technical Planner

  Check and register tender documents.Prepare and send out enquiry documents.Prepare material and subcontract schedules.Survey drawings and prepare detailed list of material requirements.Prepare project cost estimates.Liaise with subcontractors on all contractual issues.

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  Howdygroup

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2009

  Development Director

  Manage a team of 10 developers.Liaise with foreign partners.Lead a team of foreign country managers ranging from the Far East to Central Europe.Organize and monitor local software implementation.Set up project management processes and documentation.Provide reports and information to Holding Company members regularly.First point of contact for the company’s client base.Deal with customer enquiries.Participate in the definition of user requirements for new software / website development.Monitor and report project activities and progress to the client.Search for new business opportunities with existing and future clients.A few of our clinets: Central European University, The British International School, Vertis Environmental Finance, Euroexam Center, CSM Expert ICT Recruitment, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, Trimedia Group. Show less

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  Fluor

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

  Quality Engineer

  Conduct scheduled inspections and audits of all Fluor operations and subcontracts.Oversee construction projects from start until completion.Coordinate with Defense Contract Management Agency Quality Assurance Representative on all issues pertaining to Fluor operations.Attend Fluor Management and Administrative Contracting Officer meetings.Fill in for the Regional Quality Manager in his absence.

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  Job-Center HR Consulting & Recruitment Agency

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

  CEO

  Manage the day-to-day operations of one of Hungary’s best known recruitment agencies.Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the company.Conduct negotiations with business partners.Represent and promote the company at business meetings, conferences, job expos etc.Develop company operational procedures, policies, and standards. Show less

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  Tengizchevroil

  Mar 2013 - May 2015

  Lead Quality Engineer (Civil / Structural)

  Oversee civil and architectural works of main contractor and subcontractors on a 38-billion dollar project. Act as Client representative during site QC inspections.Review and comment design documentation, project specifications, contract documentation and as-built / turnover packages regarding civil and architectural activities.Review, comment and approve project quality documents, procedures, method statements, inspection and test plans etc. for company, contractor and subcontractors.Conduct supplier quality surveillance inspections and capability reviews.Conduct external audits on main contractor and subcontractors to verify compliance with ISO standards, project specifications and local regulations.Review procurement documents to ensure that quality requirements have been correctly included into purchase requisitions and design documents.Represent the Client Quality Department at project meetings and weekly progress meetings.Be the first point of contact for all civil and structural QA enquiries at the project site.Fill in for the Site Quality Manager in his absence. Show less

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  Berlini Park

  Mar 2017 - now

  General Manager

  Manage the day-to-day operations of the property, including accounting, tenant relations, marketing, maintenance and repair, security, janitorial services, landscaping, snow removal, etc.Establish plans, budgets, and results measurements, allocate resources, review progress.Implement marketing initiatives to achieve occupancy goals.Promote and show properties to prospective tenants. Ensure the premises is ready for new occupants.Negotiate, prepare and enforce leases. Establish appropriate rental rates by conducting market research, determining costs and considering profit goals.Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.Coordinate with the technical manager to investigate and resolve tenant complaints and concerns in a timely and efficient manner.Implement preventative maintenance programs, oversee capital improvement projects.Tender, negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors.Direct and control all personnel and resources to ensure property is properly maintained and owner objectives are met. Show less