About
Capital Delivery Services (CDS) developed its mission, vision and values to help guide our work and give the department direction. Together, they provide us a framework for decision-making, ensuring that our actions are consistent with our overall goals and principles.
Our Mission | Deliver quality capital projects on time and on budget that advance Austin's priorities |
Our Vision | Be the City of Austin's trusted partner in providing world-class capital project delivery services |
Our Values |
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Capital Delivery Services' Executive Team
- Adriana Castañeda, Director
Adriana Castañeda brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in public administration, capital project delivery, and strategic community development.
She most recently served as Deputy City Manager for the City of DeSoto, where she led the development of the City’s 10-Year Strategic Plan, Mapping DeSoto’s Future 2035, aligning community priorities with City Council’s long-term vision. In this role, she oversaw a broad portfolio including economic development, parks and recreation, the 911 Communications Center, Information Technology, Communications and Marketing, and Financial Services.
In 2023, she was appointed to lead Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, overseeing 300 employees and a $200 million budget supporting transportation systems, public works, stormwater and sewer utilities, roadway maintenance, and environmental services. Earlier that year, she served as Director of Mobility and Housing for the City of Tracy, where she secured $7.1 million for the city’s first temporary emergency housing facility and led major initiatives in transit, economic development, and airport operations. Previously, as Director of Bond and Construction Management for the City of Dallas, she delivered the $1.05 billion 2017 Bond Program and managed hundreds of annual capital projects, contributing to major civic enhancements such as the expansion of Klyde Warren Park and development of downtown parks. Her earlier career includes public and private sector leadership roles in California focused on economic development, affordable housing, program administration, and public works.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master of Public Administration from San Diego State University.- Kristi Fenton, Assistant Director
Kristi Fenton, Assistant Director for the City of Austin’s Capital Delivery Services (CDS) department leads the Business Enterprise team. She oversees development of the financial management and information systems, as well as management of capital procurement, internal audit, and performance and improvement initiatives. She is directly responsible for five divisions and more than 50 personnel.
Kristi has 28 years of valuable financial and management experience in various departments including City of Austin Public Works, Austin Water, and the Controller’s Office. Her most recent position was as Interim Deputy Director of Business Enterprise with Public Works, leading Strategic Planning for department and Citywide Strategic Direction Initiatives for 2028. Kristi holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting from Texas State University.
Her expertise provides a wealth of resources which keeps CDS operating smoothly. She is most proud of the employees she has mentored over the years. Her goal has always been to help others, share her experiences, learn from others, and influence positive outcomes.- Stephen Grace, Assistant Director
As Assistant Director in Austin’s Capital Delivery Services department, Steve Grace leads the Delivery Services Support Divisions. These full-time and augmented staff, including engineers, technicians, controllers, and project managers, provide engineering design, quality assurance review, project controls management and utility coordination services. This Team supports over 500 active construction projects representing an investment of $7 billion into the City of Austin.
Joining the City of Austin in 2022, Steve served as the Asset Manager for the Public Works department. Previously, he led projects as an engineering consultant for Jacobs and Raytheon, he held leadership roles in several municipal public works departments and an international airport and has served at locations around the world as an active-duty engineer in the Air Force. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems from the United States Air Force Academy.
- Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director
Marcus Hammer was appointed Assistant Director of Capital Delivery Services in May 2024.
Marcus brings more than 23 years of municipal government experience to the City of Austin. He has a dynamic background in municipal leadership which includes operational and capital budgeting, fiscal management, transportation planning, small and large capital project delivery, project inspections, contract management, and intra-departmental engagement.
His prior experience includes serving 17 years in numerous management capacities for the City of San Antonio as the Right of Way Manager, Assistant Capital Programs Manager for the largest capital project in the City of San Antonio’s history, the $325 million Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center project, Transportation Planning Manager, and various capacities in the Public Works Director’s Office and Budget Office. He also served five years with the City of Gunnison, Colorado in their Public Works Department.
Marcus holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Marcus is married to Mary (Christensen) Hammer. They have four children.
- Joel Lewis, Interim Assistant Director
Joel Lewis was appointed Interim Assistant Director of Capital Delivery Services in October 2026.
Joel currently serves as Division Manager for Construction Management, overseeing 75 employees across nine inspection teams and providing leadership for more than 150 active capital construction projects, totaling over $6 billion in value. He also collaborates with partner agencies including TxDOT, Austin Transit Partnership, and CapMetro.
Joel brings more than two decades of diverse engineering, construction, and leadership experience including extensive experience as a Supervising Engineer and Capital Delivery Project Manager, with a strong background in civil engineering, construction oversight, and large‑scale infrastructure delivery. Joel is a Licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.- Thuan Nguyen, Interim Assistant Director
Thuan Nguyen was appointed Interim Assistant Director of Capital Delivery Services in October 2026.
Thuan currently serves as the Division Manager for Utility Project Management and brings more than 13 years of service with the City of Austin and over 23 years of professional experience in civil engineering, capital project delivery, and organizational leadership. He has successfully overseen the delivery of major capital improvement projects for Austin Water, Watershed Protection, and Transportation Public Works, providing strategic oversight, financial stewardship, operational performance management, and staff development.
Thuan holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, is a Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas), and maintains credentials as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).