CHRISTOPHER BANKS
Kansas City
Summary
Detail-oriented civil engineer with extensive experience in cost estimation, project budgeting, and financial monitoring. Proven ability to deliver accurate cost proposals, manage project expenditures, who understands engineering fundamentals. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals and drive engineering initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Science Consultant
Certa Building Solutions
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with various HOAs and construction companies in order to improve the building envelope of various existing buildings.
- Conducted detailed analysis of client needs, providing tailored recommendations for building improvements.
Project Engineer
Great River Engineering
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed cost estimates for various multimillion dollar construction projects across Missouri, with bid accuracy within 5%.
- Built Excel-based databases to analyze wastewater flow for a city of 5,000 residents, supporting project planning and budget control.
- Collaborated with project managers to monitor expenditures on land development projects and provided financial updates to stakeholders, lowering costs by $10,000.
- Contributed to water plan development for Branson-area projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines and budgets. Reduced engineering expenses by 20%.
Engineering Associate
Robinson Engineering, LTD
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted municipalities in securing $20 million in funding for lead service line replacements across Chicagoland.
- Developed road infrastructure projects in partnership with IDOT for the Village of Matteson and designed copper service lines for Waukegan.
- Reviewed contracts, tender documents, and cost proposals to ensure financial and regulatory compliance.
- Monitored project expenditures and identified cost-saving opportunities through value engineering initiatives.
Civil Design Engineering Intern
Lamp Rynearson
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed AutoCAD and Civil 3D designs for multimillion-dollar sanitary and storm sewer projects.
- Coordinated meetings with contractors and reviewed permits to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Calculated fire flow and water demand requirements for residential developments with over 120 homes.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Northwestern University
06.2022
Skills
- Civil3D
- BlueBeam Revu
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Suite
- RSMeans
- Cost Estimation
- Project Scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Awards
United States Department of Energy, 2021, Solar Decathlon Residential Design Grand Winner
Timeline
Building Science Consultant
Certa Building Solutions
06.2025 - 01.2026
Project Engineer
Great River Engineering
10.2023 - 12.2024
Engineering Associate
Robinson Engineering, LTD
07.2022 - 05.2023
Civil Design Engineering Intern
Lamp Rynearson
05.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Northwestern University