Public engineering firm profile
San Diego, CA
Mission-Driven.
ADV-SOC, Inc. delivers architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, and program management services to federal agencies and public-sector prime contractors. Operating out of San Diego, it has experience on NAVFAC, USACE, USAF, VA, BLM, and NPS MATOC, SATOC, and IDIQ contract vehicles.
Comprehensive environmental engineering, consulting, and remediation services supporting federal and state compliance programs.
Full-spectrum architecture and engineering services supporting facility and infrastructure programs.
Advanced surveying and mapping services supporting federal land management and infrastructure projects.
Program management, construction oversight, and project controls for multi-discipline contracts.
Coronado, CA | U.S. Navy / AECOM | Defense
Conducted a Phase II environmental site assessment and soil investigation for a 12-acre former fuel storage area, coordinating with state environmental regulators.
View project sourceSan Diego County, CA | Caltrans / Kleinfelder | Transportation
Completed pre-demolition hazardous materials surveys for eight bridge structures along the Interstate 5 corridor.
View project sourceSan Diego, CA | Port of San Diego / WSP | Environmental & Remediation
Performed quarterly groundwater monitoring and reporting for a former industrial site with petroleum hydrocarbon impacts.
View project sourceSan Diego, CA | U.S. Marine Corps / EFI Global | Defense
Provided remedial action oversight for solvent-impacted soil at a former maintenance facility, successfully achieving regulatory closure.
View project sourceSan Diego, CA | City of San Diego | Government
Delivered Phase I environmental site assessments for 14 city-owned properties in support of capital improvement program planning.
View project sourceSouthern California | SDG&E | Electric Utilities
Conducted environmental compliance monitoring and biological resource protection during transmission line maintenance.
View project sourceCalifornia | Bureau of Land Management (BLM) | Federal
Acquired airborne LiDAR data, processed point clouds, and generated digital elevation models for a federal land management project.
View project sourceSan Diego, CA | USACE Los Angeles District | Federal
Performed pre-demolition asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint surveys at multiple federal facility buildings.
View project sourceCalifornia Statewide | Caltrans | Transportation
Prepared Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and conducted compliance inspections for multiple highway construction projects.
View project sourcePresident
John Gianos founded ADV-SOC, Inc. in 2012 following a career in the United States Navy. He brings decades of federal project experience and leads business development, teaming strategy, and executive oversight of prime and subconsultant engagements.
Senior Geologist / PG
Professional Geologist (CA, WA, WY)
Craig Smith is a multi-state licensed Professional Geologist with extensive experience in environmental site assessment, remedial investigation, and hazardous materials management. He leads the technical environmental practice, serving as principal reviewer for environmental assessments and remediation programs.