Fredy Medina Tovar
Ingleside,TX
Summary
Dedicated General Foreman with a strong track record of overseeing complex piping projects while ensuring strict adherence to safety compliance standards. Proven expertise in managing diverse teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently driving operational efficiency. Recognized for exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments, eager to leverage skills in new opportunities that foster continued professional growth and success. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in all aspects of project execution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Kiewit Offshore Services LTD
2440 Kiewit Road, Ingleside TX 78362
04.2009 - 10.2025
- Led and coordinated daily offshore construction activities across multiple crews and trades, ensuring work was completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules.
- Supervised foremen and craft personnel, assigning manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production goals and changing site conditions.
- Enforced Kiewit’s Zero Harm safety culture, conducting daily toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and field safety observations.
- Served as the primary field liaison between project management, engineering, safety, and craft leadership to communicate priorities and resolve issues.
- Monitored work quality to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry standards; addressed deficiencies and implemented corrective actions.
- Tracked daily progress, labor hours, material usage, and equipment needs; provided accurate field updates to superintendents and project leadership.
- Identified and resolved operational challenges including manpower shortages, equipment issues, weather impacts, and material delays.
- Supported schedule execution by coordinating work sequencing and adjusting daily plans to maintain productivity and meet milestones.
- Promoted crew accountability, productivity, and morale through clear direction, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency across multiple projects.
- Monitored project progress, addressing challenges proactively to maintain timelines and budgets.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve technical issues during construction phases.
- Conducted regular site inspections, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior foremen, fostering skill development and leadership within the team.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Certified construction complete packages for project close out.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Showcased exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected project challenges, rapidly adjusting strategies and reallocating resources to maintain progress and minimize delays.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before commencing projects, identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans accordingly.
Education
OSHA 30 - OSHA 30 HOUR CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION
360 Safety Training
6504 Bridge Point Parkway
Suite, Austin Texas01-2026
OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION - OSHA 10 HOUR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CERT
360 SAFTETY TRAINING
6504 Bridge Point Parkway Suite, Austin, TX01-2026
Certification Journey Level Industrial Pipefitter - Industrial Pipefitting
NCCER
Port Lavaca, TX11-2025
Industrial Maintenance Technician Vocational Cert - Industrial Maintenance
Colegio De Estudios Cientificos Y Tecnologicos
Villagrán, Guanajuato07.2005
Skills
- Safety Leadership, & Hazard Mitigation
- Crew Leadership & Supervision
- Multi-Trade Coordination (Welding, Structural, Mechanical, Marine, and Non-Destructive Testing)
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Toolbox Talks
- Productivity & Manpower Management
- Quality Control & Specification Compliance
- Field Coordination with Engineering & Project Management
- Problem Solving & Real-Time Decision Making
- Progress Tracking & Daily Reporting(Online and Offline)
- Equipment & Material Coordination and Logistics
- Training, Mentoring & Performance Feedback
- Permit Compliance (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO)
- Reading & Interpreting Welding Procedure Specifications
- Reading & Interpreting Drawings, Isometrics, P&ID
- Reading & Interpreting Material Specifications/Bill of Materials
- Proficient with Bluebeam, Navis works, Excel, Sharepoint, Teambinder and Smart sheet
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Foreman
Kiewit Offshore Services LTD
04.2009 - 10.2025
OSHA 30 - OSHA 30 HOUR CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION
360 Safety Training
OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION - OSHA 10 HOUR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CERT
360 SAFTETY TRAINING
Certification Journey Level Industrial Pipefitter - Industrial Pipefitting
NCCER
Industrial Maintenance Technician Vocational Cert - Industrial Maintenance
Colegio De Estudios Cientificos Y Tecnologicos