DANIEL L. CHILTON

Candidate Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 520-370-9669

Salary Expectation: Current salary = 128k, but he is open the $95K - $125K range

Skills: Project Management, Facility Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Central Plant Management, Project Engineering, Estimating, Cost Control, Conceptual Design, Permitting, Equipment Specification, System Specification, Quality Control, Major Equipment Bid Evaluation, Vendor Expediting, Contract Administration, Sales Support, Construction Management, Proposal Coordination, Field Support, Start-up, Client Liaison, Retrofit Management, Change Order Management, HVAC Design, HVAC Installation, Solar Project Management, Mining Facility Design, Feasibility Studies, Reverse Osmosis System Design, Environmental Compliance, Forensic Engineering, Ductwork Estimating, Energy Budget Analysis, Electrical Contracting, Plumbing Contracting, Mechanical Contracting, Custom Home Building, Engineering Design, Aircraft Hangar Design, AutoCAD, Procore, BIM, COINS, Python, Excel, Agile, Scrum, Project Scheduling, Government Contracting, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Technical Liaison, Expert Witness, Security Clearance Management, Safety Compliance, MSHA, Cost Estimating, Energy Systems Management, Facility Maintenance, Waste Treatment Operations, Permit Acquisition, Subcontractor Oversight, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Engineering Feasibility Analysis, Commercial Construction, Military Engineering, Defense Systems QA, Water System Design, Client Communication, Contract Negotiation

Current Location: 10147 N. Nine Iron Drive Oro Valley, Arizona 85737

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Daniel Chilton is an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager and licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with over 25 years of expertise in engineering and large-scale construction across the commercial, industrial, energy, and government sectors. He has successfully led projects from initial concept through permitting, design, contractor management, budgeting, and commissioning. He holds multiple state licenses as both an engineer and contractor and currently works for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Tucson. His technical background includes HVAC systems, environmental retrofits, mining infrastructure, renewable energy, and complex facility management. Daniel also holds a valid driver’s license and has a clean driving record, ensuring full mobility for on-site inspections and regional travel as required.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Tucson Sector) – Currently serving as Project Manager, overseeing mechanical and construction projects within a federal agency setting.

Arizona Public Service (APS) – Managed multimillion-dollar flue gas desulfurization system upgrades at the Four Corners and Cholla Power Plants, coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and contractors under strict environmental and scheduling mandates.

University of Arizona Tech Park (via Newmark Grubb Knight Frank) – Directed the delivery of utilities (power, chilled water, gas, compressed air) to high-profile tenants such as IBM, Citi, and Raytheon, while managing facility and energy budgets across a 2 million sq. ft. site.

Hanlon Engineering (Tucson, AZ) – Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for leading infrastructure and mechanical design projects.

BAY4 / Stockton Unified School District (CA) – Took over and completed 21 photovoltaic solar projects after a general contractor failed, managing subcontractors and staying within tight timelines and budgets.

American Vanadium (Gibellini Mine) – Contributed to a feasibility study integrating solar and wind energy into remote mining operations.

Ruby Hill Gold Mine – Oversaw the design and planning of a centralized maintenance facility for heavy equipment, including CAT 797 haul trucks.

City of Tucson & Arizona Department of Economic Development – Delivered critical HVAC and ductwork upgrades in active government buildings without disrupting daily operations.

Universal Tectonics & Desert Builders Co. – Founded and managed construction and engineering firms, delivering a wide range of commercial, residential, and mechanical projects.

Daniel holds a valid driver’s license and maintains a clean driving record, making him fully available for travel between job sites and client meetings as needed.

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