Urbano Benavidez
Rio Grande City,TX
Summary
Dynamic General Foreman with Bechtel, skilled in leading teams and optimizing workflows. Achieved timely project completions while enhancing productivity through effective resource management and safety compliance. Proficient in equipment operation and blueprint analysis, fostering collaboration and communication to exceed project goals and maintain high-quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Bechtel
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Mentored and trained junior staff on best practices in construction processes and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime across multiple projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop strategic plans for large-scale construction initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Monitored site performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Conducted regular site inspections, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
Foreman
Primoris
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated team efforts to meet production deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on equipment use, safety procedures, and operational best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime in operations.
- Collaborated with management to develop work schedules aligning resources with project demands.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely procurement of materials for uninterrupted operations.
- Resolved team conflicts swiftly, fostering a positive work environment focused on collaboration and performance excellence.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation of completed tasks and outstanding items requiring attention.
- Optimized equipment usage, scheduling regular maintenance and updates to prevent downtime.
- Improved client satisfaction with meticulous oversight of project requirements and quality standards.
Foreman
Zachry Industrial
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
- Reduced material waste significantly, implementing stringent inventory management and usage tracking systems.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Ensured project milestones were met, overseeing scheduling and execution of construction phases.
Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Optimized resource utilization for cost savings, carefully monitoring material usage and labor allocations.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new team members, selecting candidates who demonstrated aptitude for success within the organization.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating daily tasks and optimizing workflows.
- Ensured project milestones were met, overseeing scheduling and execution of construction phases.
Education
High School Diploma -
CE King High School
Houston, TX06.1992
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Leading teams
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Crew leadership
- Work assignments
- Blueprint analysis
Timeline
General Foreman
Bechtel
09.2024 - 10.2025
Foreman
Primoris
05.2024 - 08.2024
Foreman
Zachry Industrial
02.2020 - 09.2023
Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
06.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
CE King High School