Mike Hudson
Corpus Christi
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the fabrication and construction industry, demonstrating a strong track record in estimating, planning, scheduling, and cost control. Expertise includes contract administration, engineering and construction interface, project management, operations, and business development. Proven ability to drive projects to successful completion while ensuring adherence to budgetary and timeline constraints. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to foster growth and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager – Lyondell Basell
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw the execution of backflow preventer and water well & RO unit projects, ensuring compliance with budgetary and scheduling standards. Led efforts in estimating project timelines, designing solutions, controlling costs, and executing plans to surpass project goals.
Project Engineer – Venture Global LNG Project
Bay Ltd.
Aransas Pass, Texas
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed the fabrication process of 16,000 spools across six fabrication facilities for VG’s Plaquemines LNG pipe rack modules. Engaged with onsite VG, KBR, and KZJV teams to uncover opportunities, tackle challenges, and establish optimal solutions for project success. Oversaw the transition to the PCL GTTP Furnace Island project, ensuring compliance with NDE requirements to facilitate package clearance and module release.
General Superintendent – SDI Flat Roll Facility
Systems Plant Services
Sinton, Texas
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Oversaw construction initiatives for electric arc and ladle metallurgy furnaces to ensure project alignment with operational standards. Collaborated with SDI operations teams to enhance maintenance processes for furnaces and related systems.
General Superintendent – Fabrication Division
Bay Ltd.
Aransas Pass / Corpus Christi, Texas
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Achieved timely project completions through strategic planning of daily scopes of work for multiple modularization projects and crews. Optimized scheduling and management of cost codes and project indices to enhance efficiency. Facilitated tracking of all progress at the activity level to meet deadlines consistently. Secured comprehensive traceability and quality assurance documentation to fulfill NDE requirements. Streamlined operations of pipe shops at the North Yard and maintenance at the Red Fish Bay terminal facility between projects. Delivered high-quality results for clients including Burns & McDonnell for Valero, Savage, Calumet, ONEOK, and Diamond Green Diesel. Drove improvements with Wood Group for the Geismar expansion project. Achieved successful collaborations with Flint Hills Resources, Valero Energy Corporation, and Chevron.
General Foreman – TEDA TPCO America
Systems Plant Services
Gregory, Texas
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Facilitated planning and scheduling of daily activities through constructability reviews to enhance operational efficiency in steel mill and pipe heat treatment.
Piping Foreman – Corpus Christi Polymer Project
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Orchestrated daily job scope planning for crew engaged in fabricating and installing diverse piping systems, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule.
Piping Foreman – Flint Hills Resources
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversaw installation of 12” line from West Crude, facilitating tie-ins and hot taps. Coordinated project transition to Bay Corpus fabrication yard for CBI fuel gas and SRU modules, aligning with Flint Hills Resources.
General Foreman – Voest Alpine Project
Bilfinger Westcon
Gregory, Texas
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Oversaw mechanical operations of pumphouses piping and equipment, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
Pipe Fitter – Valero Refinery
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in fabricating and installing piping systems according to isometric drawings and clearing packages. Supported complex operations in the startup and commissioning of the unit.
Pipe Fitter – Buckeye Processing Crude Plant
Bay LTD.
Corpus Christi, Texas
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Oversaw fabrication and installation of piping systems in alignment with isometric drawings.
Pipe Fitter – Various Ethanol Plant Outages
Premier Mechanical
Hastings, Nebraska
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw removal and replacement of piping systems, exchangers, skids, and vessels during multiple ethanol plant shutdowns.
Pipe Fitter – Fab Facility
Ameriforce
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in assembling piping systems for engine room utility lines and creating wall and floor penetrations. Performed general repairs and support fabrication tasks. Conducted tack welding to reinforce structures.
Owner – Residential and Commercial General Contactor
A&H Contracting Services
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2006 - 10.2013
- Led operational business activities, focusing on strategic business development and execution of marketing and customer relations strategies. Managed planning, scheduling, estimating, and construction efforts to optimize project outcomes. Guided clients in fulfilling construction objectives within designated budget and schedule constraints.
Helper – Fabrication Facility
Turner Industries
Corpus Christi, Texas
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Assisted crew with various mechanical piping systems on skids in fabrication yard.
Education
Associate’s degree - business
Del Mar College
Skills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Problem-solving
- Site management
- Project scheduling
- Cost control
Timeline
Construction Manager – Lyondell Basell
Bay Ltd.
05.2025 - Current
Project Engineer – Venture Global LNG Project
Bay Ltd.
09.2022 - 05.2025
General Superintendent – SDI Flat Roll Facility
Systems Plant Services
01.2022 - 08.2022
General Superintendent – Fabrication Division
Bay Ltd.
11.2018 - 01.2022
General Foreman – TEDA TPCO America
Systems Plant Services
07.2017 - 10.2018
Piping Foreman – Corpus Christi Polymer Project
Bay Ltd.
05.2017 - 06.2017
Piping Foreman – Flint Hills Resources
Bay Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2017
General Foreman – Voest Alpine Project
Bilfinger Westcon
12.2015 - 04.2016
Pipe Fitter – Valero Refinery
Bay Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2015
Pipe Fitter – Buckeye Processing Crude Plant
Bay LTD.
02.2015 - 09.2015
Pipe Fitter – Various Ethanol Plant Outages
Premier Mechanical
06.2014 - 01.2015
Pipe Fitter – Fab Facility
Ameriforce
11.2013 - 05.2014
Owner – Residential and Commercial General Contactor
A&H Contracting Services
08.2006 - 10.2013
Helper – Fabrication Facility
Turner Industries
05.2004 - 06.2006
Associate’s degree - business
Del Mar College