Ferney González – Colombia / Selling by advising customers
In this episode of Keru Podcast we talk with Ferney González Colombia, a professional with more than 10 years of experience in infrastructure project management and fall protection systems in Colombia. He currently supports the supervision of public works at the Agencia para la Infraestructura del Meta, leading monitoring processes, technical visits, legal coordination and quality control on strategic projects for the department.
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Ferney is an Industrial Engineer with postgraduate studies in Construction and Infrastructure Project Management from Universidad del Rosario. He is an active member of the PMI Bogotá Chapter and a PMI Construction ambassador. Throughout his career he has held technical and supervisory positions at companies such as Fergo Ingeniería, Montajes JM, Mecánicos Asociados, Homotec and MACO Ingeniería, with experience in high-risk works, electromechanical systems and oil projects.
During the episode we discuss the importance of rigorous technical supervision, the role of public entities in delivering infrastructure and how to apply good management practices in environments with multiple stakeholders. Ferney shares concrete experiences about coordinating with contractors, managing claims, complying with safety rules and the role of monitoring in the efficient execution of works.
We also explore how PMI tools are integrated into the local execution of projects, what competencies a field supervisor should have and how to improve progress indicators without compromising quality. With a technical and practical view, Ferney explains how his field experience has helped him translate project management principles into verifiable results.
We also analyze the challenges supervisors face when they must answer to oversight bodies, local communities and contracting entities. Ferney explains how to balance technical obligations with effective communication and legal compliance, especially on projects with multiple work fronts.
He also shares how his experience in private companies has had a positive influence on his current work in the public sector, combining operational agility with regulatory rigor. We discuss the value of continuous training and certifications as a foundation for sustainable professional growth.
This episode is ideal for engineers, supervisors, infrastructure managers and public and private sector professionals interested in strengthening their technical and operational capabilities in the execution of complex civil works.
- Supervision of public works in Colombia
- Management of fall protection systems
- Infrastructure projects in high-risk environments
- PMI good practices applied in the field
- Coordination with contractors and technical monitoring
Ferney Gonzalez · Colombia
Ferney González (Colombia) is a specialist in Construction and Infrastructure Project Management, with more than 10 years of experience leading strategic projects and fall protection systems. He currently works as Supervision Support at the Agencia para la Infraestructura del Meta, coordinating the supervision and monitoring of projects under way.
He is an Industrial Engineer with studies in Construction and Infrastructure Project Management from Universidad del Rosario, and holds multiple certifications in project management and safety systems supervision. He is also a PMI Construction ambassador and a member of the PMI Bogotá Chapter.
Throughout his career, he has led projects for companies such as Fergo Ingeniería, Homotec, Mecánicos Asociados, MACO Ingeniería SL and Montajes JM S.A, where he managed electromechanical installations and the supervision of high-risk activities in infrastructure.
In his current role, Ferney carries out technical and administrative monitoring of public infrastructure projects in the department of Meta, including calls for bids, site visits, contract reviews and coordination with legal and technical bodies. His field experience allows him to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance of the projects assigned to him.
From the planning stage to closure, he has been involved in projects that include work-at-height protection systems, oil infrastructure installations, civil works and electromechanical systems. His approach is practical and rigorous, aimed at ensuring quality, operational safety and efficiency in delivery times.
Ferney has supported continuous improvement processes within the organizations where he has worked, promoting modern management methodologies, risk analysis tools and supervision aligned with international standards. He has also played a key role in integrating multidisciplinary teams.
As a PMI Construction ambassador and an active member of PMI Bogotá, he takes part in professional training and development spaces. His commitment to the development of the sector leads him to share good practices and contribute from his technical experience to the professionalization of the industry.
His technical training is complemented by international certifications such as PMI's PMP preparation course, training as a Competent Supervisor in Layher Scaffolding and the Specialized Course in Business Consulting from Universidad EAN. This has allowed him not only to develop management skills, but also to strengthen his technical judgment in industrial safety and risk control on highly complex works.
At companies such as Homotec, MASA and Montajes JM, he has supervised the execution of critical contracts associated with companies such as Ecopetrol, Pacific Rubiales and Cementos Argos, always focused on meeting deadlines, safety rules and technical standards. His role has been key in coordinating high-risk activities, including work at height and in confined spaces, on oil and industrial projects in departments such as Meta and Sucre.
Ferney combines his technical profile with communication, operational leadership and contract monitoring skills, which allows him to act as an effective bridge between contractors, public entities, suppliers and field teams. He is currently continuing his training in technology project management and remains active in the sector's professional networks.
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