Chris Warden
New Braunfels
Summary
Seasoned Construction Superintendent bringing 30 years of experience and successful background in Residential/Commercial construction. Highly effective project and team manager with strong understanding of safety, scheduling and codes. Focused on completing jobs on time and to meet quality standards by motivating workers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
Aranco General Contracting
09.2024 - 03.2025
- SAIA Freight Terminal Remodel Laredo, Texas
- SAIA Freight Terminal New construction Butte, Montana
- Insuring timely deliver of all materials.
- Insuring fire suppression compliance with fire Marshall
- All trade scheduling, OSHA Compliance, City inspections. 3rd Party inspections to include ADA compliance.
- Meeting client expectations on walk throughs and completion.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
Project Manager
Ferguson Waterworks
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Worked with Municipalities on large scale water meter upgrades. Over saw installation, mitigation, and data transfers to new system integration.
- Completed City of Edinburg, Tomball, Port Arthur, Douglas, Sterling City, Schulenburg, Bloomington, Marble Falls, Brenham, Lometa, Leon junction, Rose Hill, and Marshall.
- Managed programming and inventory.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Project Manager
Tipler Group
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Contract to complete 9 garden style homes in Boot Ranch, Fredericksburg Texas.
- Working with 3rd party inspections, HOA inspections, and client walk throughs.
- HOA compliance for a clean and tidy jobsite at all times.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Project Manager
T.A. French Custom Homes
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Completed 4 homes in the Copper Ridge Development, 6 Homes in Mystic Shores Subdivision, 2 Homes in Kings Point Subdivision, 3 Homes in Vintage Oaks Subdivision, 1 Home in River Oaks Subdivision.
- Involved with clients from Pre construction meetings to completion of homes.
- Provided support with associate project managers with problem clients to ensure timely completion of punch lists and warranty.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Project Manager/Superintendent
Grand Endeavor Homes
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Old Mill Crossing Subdivision 50 Garden Homes
- Started this subdivision from empty lot to completion. Worked with Jimmy Jacobs, M&S engineering, and NBU through all infrastructure, street design, drainage plans, sewer, fire lines, power etc.
- Insured SWPPP compliance.
- Present through, all City of New Braunfels Inspections and required 3rd party energy inspections to completion of the project.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Superintendent
Value Builders
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Creekside Crossing Subdivision 150 Duplexes/300 units
- Avery Park 40 Duplexes/80 units
- Kyle Crossing 30 duplexes/60 units
- Creekside Crossing was a 4 year project, designed investment subdivision. In 4 phases. Present through entire process. Design, Infrastructure, and the use of soil stabilization on all lots.
- SWPPP Compliance
- City inspections and 3rd party energy inspections
- Owner walkthrough and and timely completion of punchlists
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
Education
No Degree - Geology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXNo Degree - Geology
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXGED -
Clark High School
San Antonio, TX05-1989
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Construction supervision
- Blueprint interpretation
- Commercial construction experience
- Contractor management
- Residential construction
- OSHA compliance
- Multi-project coordination
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Procore
- Buildertrend
- BuildPro
- Microsoft WORD and EXCEL
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Certification - OSHA Training Institute.
- Forklift Operator Trainer Certifications – Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
- Skid-steer, back hoe, boom lift
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Superintendent
Aranco General Contracting
09.2024 - 03.2025
Project Manager
Ferguson Waterworks
04.2021 - 09.2024
Project Manager
Tipler Group
02.2020 - 04.2021
Project Manager
T.A. French Custom Homes
08.2018 - 02.2020
Project Manager/Superintendent
Grand Endeavor Homes
03.2015 - 08.2018
Superintendent
Value Builders
05.2014 - 08.2018
No Degree - Geology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
No Degree - Geology
San Antonio College
GED -
Clark High School