Chris Banta
New Fairfield,CT
Summary
Senior project manager with track record leading multi-trade residential construction from planning through closeout. Manage jobsite activities, subcontractor coordination, and documentation to maintain alignment with budget, timeline, and project requirements.
Latest project completed as Senior Project Manager, 2023-2026, for Sterling Properties and Morris Construction Management, is Kinsley (previously, The Farms at Stony Hill) is a 40 million dollar 117 luxury apartment project, Club House, and 48 detached garages in Bethel CT. The project was under budget and on schedule.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Morris Construction Management
Montville, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Directed construction management projects from planning through closeout
- Coordinated and supervised trades across all phases of 117-unit apartment development project in Bethel, CT, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project specifications.
- Coordinated subcontractors, architects, and engineers across project schedules
- Reviewed budgets, contracts, and change orders for project compliance
Project Manager
William Riehl & Associates LLC
Rye Brook, NY
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Supported field crews on William Riehl & Associates LLC construction projects.
- Coordinated trades during home renovations and new builds to help keep work on schedule and maintain quality.
- Managed daily schedules, subcontractors, and site activities.
- Monitored jobsite safety rules and followed required procedures.
Owner/Operator
CPB Construction Inc
, NY
01.1992 - 01.2014
- Managed contracts for general construction, interior trim, and kitchen installation with builders including Ginsburg Development, JBC Development, The Warjam Group, Toll Brothers, and The Carteret Group in Westchester and Rockland, NY, ensuring project compliance and quality standards.
- Directed daily construction operations for CPB Construction Inc projects.
- Managed subcontractors, crews, and jobsite schedules across active builds.
- Organized and scheduled material orders for construction projects., deliveries, and equipment use for field work.
Carpenter
United Woodworks Inc
, NY
01.1985 - 01.1992
- Executed all phases of construction, including framing, roofing, siding, interior finishes, and cabinet making, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications.
- Created custom framing, trim, and cabinetry for United Woodworks installations to enhance aesthetic and functional appeal.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for accurate carpentry work.
Skills
- Construction management
- Project management
- Change order oversight
- Schedule management
- Subcontractor coordination
- Site supervision
- Project closeout
- Blueprint interpretation
- Material procurement strategies
- Safety management
- Quality control measures
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client relations and engagement
- Project management
- Project management
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Morris Construction Management
01.2023 - 01.2026
Project Manager
William Riehl & Associates LLC
01.2014 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
CPB Construction Inc
01.1992 - 01.2014
Carpenter
United Woodworks Inc
01.1985 - 01.1992