Daniel Whitlock

Experienced Construction Manager with 25+ years of commercial construction experience leading large-scale, fast-paced projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. Strong background coordinating subcontractors, managing employees, schedules, maintaining quality standards, and driving safe, efficient project execution. Skilled in mission-critical infrastructure, MEP coordination, contractor oversight, and maintaining accountability across multiple stakeholders.

Proven ability to lead high-performance teams and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

National Construction Manager - Velocity Vehicle Group - Phoenix, AZ

(2024-03 - 2026-05)

• Lead daily construction operations for large-scale commercial and mission-critical projects from site development through turnover
• Responsible for business development, contract negotiations, state & local authority negotiations, P&L and operational deliverables
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and field teams to maintain production schedules and milestone completion
• Manage subcontractors in regards to RFIs, submittals, field directives, and change orders while maintaining alignment with contract documents
• Monitor jobsite safety compliance and enforce OSHA standards across all trades and vendors
• Conduct OAC meetings and provide detailed progress reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Support procurement and tracking of long-lead equipment to minimize schedule impacts and delays
• Partner with commissioning teams to ensure successful system startup, testing, and turnover documentation
• Successfully delivered multiple high-value commercial projects on schedule and within budget

Director of Field Operations - Diamond Age 3D - Phoenix, AZ

(2021-08 - 2023-10)

• Managed day-to-day field operations for construction projects
• Responsible for P&L and operational deliverables
• Coordinated subcontractor schedules and maintained workflow across multiple phases of construction
• Lead large team of employees in daily field operations, ensuring efficiency, organization, and high-quality service
• Reviewed drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure quality and compliance standards were met
• Assisted with budget tracking, contractor pay applications, forecasting, and cost management
• Identified schedule risks and implemented recovery plans to maintain project deadlines
• Maintained strong communication with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners throughout project lifecycle
• Supported commissioning efforts and punch-list completion prior to owner turnover

Owner/Operator - Moab Tool Works - Portland, OR

(2010 - 2020)

• Commercial construction assistance with field supervision, subcontractor coordination, inspections, and quality control processes
• Tracked daily progress, safety documentation, and project reporting
• Supported MEP coordination and installation activities on commercial construction projects
• Helped manage RFIs, submittals, and drawing updates to maintain construction accuracy
• Participated in site safety meetings and enforced jobsite compliance standards