Chris Putman

Megaproject Development & Execution | Manufacturing & Technology | Integrated Engineering, Procurement & Construction Delivery

Frederick, Maryland, United States

About

Chris Putman holds a Mechanical PE License and Bachelor’s/Master's degrees (BAE/MAE) in Architectural Engineering, with a broad background in Process Piping, MEP, BIM, Architecture, Energy Modelling, Sustainability, Lighting/Electrical, Structures, Acoustics, Estimating, Construction Planning/Management and Delivery Methods. Technical experience includes Combined Cycle Natural Gas, Renewable, Nuclear Power and Rail projects. Well versed in BIM/VDC, Digital Delivery, and cross-functional data integration aimed at complete project lifecycle. Subject Matter Expert for Revit MEP design. Chris has Prime Contract Management and Warranty Engineer/Manager experience gained during Construction of the Cricket Valley Energy Center, an 1100 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in New York, where he also contributed in the areas of Customer Relations, Prime Contract Compliance, Commercial Awareness, Subcontracts, Risk Management, Project Controls, Client Turnover, Community Relations and various activities supporting other Project Management Team functions such as Construction, Field Engineering, Startup and Commissioning, and Operations.

Experience

  • Bechtel Corporation (20 yrs 1 mo)
    • Deputy Project Controls & Project Management
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      Deputy Project Controls Manager - Prime Contract and Change Management, miscellaneous commercial management activities during project setup. Project Management - Supporting project director and project manager in project setup activities, customer alignment, execution strategy, corporate governance, contract administration.

    • Sector Lead
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Business Development & Strategy for Bechtel M&T expansion into BioPharma. - Market Entry Strategic Investment - Business Strategy Development - Relationship Management Responsible for portfolio growth for CapEx projects in the Batteries sector, which includes cell, material, and recycling EPC projects gloablly. Development and execution of comprehensive business strategy which matches Bechtel strengths and capabilities with customers who value industry-leading EPC delivery. Project Manager for Pre-Construction scope of a major battery cell project in North America. Additionally focused on other non-sector-specific pursuits in advanced manufacturing and technology markets that align with Bechtel capabilites and value proposition. Specializing in: - Cutting-edge manufacturing & assembly facilities - Advanced material manufacturing process facilities - Highly sensitive controlled environments (Clean & Dry Room) - Mission critical project with unique scale, complexity, and schedule demands

    • Business Development Manager
      Apr 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Manufacturing & Technology Business - Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects in the Electric Vehicles, EV Charging, Battery Manufacturing, & Battery Recycling sectors - Prospect Identification - Relationship Management - Scope Development - Execution Strategy - Proposal Development

  • Research Assistant at Penn State University
    May 2011 - Aug 2011 · 4 mos

    Working under Dr. James Freihaut on the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster on Energy Efficient Buildings. Focus is on a comparison of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors and Combined Heat & Power Systems for application at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.