With more than three decades of experience in heavy civil construction, Chris Smith brings a wealth of operational, managerial, and industry leadership expertise to his role as Vice President of Reytec Construction Resources. Over the course of his 34-year career, Chris has guided teams that have delivered projects totaling more than $1 billion across Texas—building trusted relationships with municipalities, public agencies, engineers, and private developers along the way.
Chris’s strength lies in his ability to bridge strategy and execution. His cross-functional experience—spanning field operations, project management, and executive oversight—gives him a clear, practical perspective on how to keep projects efficient, collaborative, and outcome-focused. Known for his steady leadership and commitment to results, he champions innovation in water and wastewater systems, adaptive delivery methods, and value-driven engineering solutions that benefit both clients and communities.
A respected voice in the industry, Chris has served in multiple leadership roles with the Houston Contractors Association (HCA), including President, Vice President, and Board Member. His approach reflects both his dedication to advancing the profession and his belief in building strong partnerships grounded in trust, accountability, and long-term impact.
Length of Service: 4 years at Reytec; 34 years in the Construction Industry
Professional Affiliations:
• Past President, Houston Contractors Association (HCA)
• President, Houston Contractors Association (HCA) – 2 Years
• Past Vice President, Houston Contractors Association (HCA)
• Past Board Member, Houston Contractors Association (HCA) – 2 Years
How Others Describe Him: Hard-Working, Dedicated, Mission-Focused
First Paying Job: Lifeguard at age 15
Best Advice Ever Received: “Never believe anything you hear, only half of what you see.”
Words to Live By: “Live for the moment and plan for the future.”
Length of service at Reytec: 4 years of my 34 years in the Construction Industry
Professional Affiliations:
- Past President – Houston Contractors Association (HCA)
- President – Houston Contractors Association (HCA) – 2 Years
- Past Vice President – Houston Contractors Association (HCA)
- Past Board Member – Houston Contractors Association (HCA) – 2 Years
How others would describe me: Hard-working, dedicated, mission-focused
First Paying Job: Lifeguard at 15 years old
Best Advice Ever Received: Never believe anything you hear, only half of what you see.
Words to Live By: Live for the moment and plan for the future.
Chris Smith is Vice President of Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., one of the largest minority-owned Heavy Civil construction companies in the Houston area with projects totaling more than $900 million. With more than 34 years of experience Chris has developed numerous teams that have become trusted partners to municipalities, authorities, and private developers across the majority of the State of Texas. These teams are known for delivering innovative water technologies and adapting contract methods to fit the diverse needs of these clients. For more than 25 years, Chris has led a dedicated group of professionals who share long-standing relationships with municipalities, community leaders, engineers, and vendors. Together, they have delivered successful projects of varying scale, consistently meeting budget and schedule requirements. His team is recognized for bringing exceptional preconstruction expertise, value engineering, and a flexible range of delivery approaches—ensuring practical solutions and lasting results for every client.