Chris S. Putman, SE, Assoc. DBIA

Associate Principal at Holmes // Structural

San Diego, California, United States

About

Chris is a structural engineer and project leader with over 16 years of experience delivering complex healthcare, civic, higher education, commercial, and residential projects representing over $3.5 billion in aggregate construction value. Based in San Diego with Holmes, he works closely with clients, architects, contractors, and project teams to align design vision with constructability, cost, schedule, and execution. His experience spans small and large-scale new developments and existing building strengthening in both traditional and design-build delivery. Chris is known for responsive, collaborative leadership and for helping teams proactively navigate complexity and risk with clarity and intention. Outside of work, he coaches youth soccer and enjoys exploring San Diego with his family and dog.

Experience

  • Associate Principal at Holmes US
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Senior Associate at Uzun + Case, LLC
    Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Adjunct Lecturer at Georgia Institute of Technology
    Aug 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Taught Structures I for the School of Architecture with a focus on design collaboration between architect and engineer.

  • Senior Engineer at Holmes US
    Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Design Engineer at Degenkolb Engineers
    Apr 2010 - Sep 2014 · 4 yrs 6 mos