Chris Stokes is our Senior Project Manager. He spent his early days as a Civil Engineer to Project Engineer to Project Manager/ Estimator He has spent 34 years involved in the construction industry. Beginning his career working with a consulting engineering firm, he was the Project Manager on multiple major public works projects in the Huntsville area, including the initial renovations to Huntsville International Airport, tarmack, taxiways, roadways, storm water, and public parking; coordination of projects with the construction of I-565; design and construction of ballistic testing facility and range for new large ordinance development for the U.S. Army in conjunction with UAH; and the first ever design-build own-operate wastewater treatment facility for the Federal Government. Not to mention a host of other public works projects for the City of Huntsville during the late 1980’s.

He then served as Project Manager, Engineering Manager, and Quality Control Systems Manager on several multi-million-dollar COE projects up to $35M in size on multiple military bases including Edwards AFB. His familiarity with the government system especially in controlled and secure areas provide a valuable insight. He has also worked for contractors that focus on non-federal projects, constructing hospitals, schools, churches, and other public facilities. He has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State. He enjoys church, sports, music, and playing multiple instruments. And spends any free time with his “perfect” grandchildren.