Mr. Chris Adams

Acting Chief, Construction Division

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Published June 10, 2025

Mr. Chris Adams, P.E., is the Construction Division chief for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District. Mr. Adams is responsible for a multidisciplinary, professional workforce that provides construction services for the District’s military, civil works, environmental, and support for other programs.

Mr. Adams leads the Construction Division, which provides construction management, safety oversight, quality assurance, and contract administration for Military Construction (MILCON), Civil Works, and Interagency and International Support (IIS) programs across the District’s area of responsibility. Under his leadership, the branch performs Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental, and Sustainability (BCOES) reviews on both in-house and A-E design products. He oversees operations through multiple Area, Resident, Field, and Project Offices, guiding a high-performing, technically proficient team committed to delivering quality projects for District stakeholders.

Mr. Adams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Virginia (1994) and a Master of Business and Administration from the University of Texas (2004). He has served over 30 years in federal service, including over twenty-five years in the Navy  where he served in multiple roles as a contracting officer, facility manager, staff officer and contingency engineer and made multiple combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

His military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medals, Meritorious Service Medals,  Joint Service Commendation Medals, Navy Commendation Medals, Navy Achievement Medals and the Combat Action Ribbon.

Mr. Adams has most recently served as the Norfolk District’s Deputy Chief, Construction Division, Chief, Construction Branch, and Resident Engineer.  He is appointed as an Administrative Contracting Officer.

Mr. Adams is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of California.