Dalton Garrett
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Senior Project Engineer with extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. Proven ability to manage large budgets, mentor junior engineers, coordinate complex stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Strong technical foundation combined with practical field leadership and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
ICON National
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Assist in leading planning and execution of complex engineering and construction projects.
- Manage 4-6 projects in preconstruction and 8-14 concurrent construction projects valued between $4M-$40M.
- Provided technical and operational leadership coordinating engineers, field staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
- Oversee project controls including scheduling, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
- Review and approve RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design clarifications.
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to reduce cost overruns and delays.
- Supported contract negotiations and claims avoidance while maintaining effective communications with owners to foster strong relationships.
- Mentor and train project engineers, superintendents, and junior staff.
- Led onboarding and 90-day development plans for PMs, PEs, and Superintendents to enhance team integration and performance.
- Provide training and ongoing support for stakeholders and subcontractors using Smartsheet and Procore.
Project Engineer II
ICON National
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Supported end-to-end project delivery across all construction phases for 2-4 concurrent projects.
- Managed subcontractor scopes and tracked schedule and budget performance.
- Reviewed and approved RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design clarifications.
- Prepared detailed documentation and progress reports for ownership.
- Coordinated between field operations and design teams to resolve constructability issues.
- Led onboarding and 90-day development support for PEs and Assistant Superintendents.
- Trained stakeholders and subcontractors in Smartsheet and Procore workflows.
Field Engineer
Sub4 Development
Goodyear, AZ
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Supported daily field operations on a 212-unit, $40M multifamily new-build project.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications to ensure accurate field execution.
- Assisted with layout, surveying coordination, and quantity verification.
- Prepared and tracked RFIs, submittals, and field changes.
- Monitored progress, reported schedule impacts, and ensured quality and safety compliance.
- Conducted site walks, inspections, and maintained daily reports and logs.
- Identified constructability issues and supported resolution efforts.
- Provided technical support to Project Managers.
Courier (FedEx Contractor)
TieBreaker Inc.
Troutdale, OR
12.2019 - 06.2022
Prefab & Field Hand
ADK Electric
Vancouver, WA
07.2021 - 02.2022
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School
Vancouver, WA01-2017
Skills
- Project Leadership & Execution
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Forecasting
- Schedule Development
- Scope Management
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Field Operations
- Team Mentorship
- Training
- Company-wide SOP Design
- Company-wide SOP Implementation
- Client Communication
- Stakeholder Communication
- MS Office
- Procore
- Smartsheet
- Bluebeam
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Procore Project Manager Certification
Professional Highlights
- Identified organizational gaps and helped establish the Senior Project Engineer role.
- Trusted leader on fast-paced, high-risk projects.
- Recognized for clear communication with owners, designers, and field teams.
- Known for accountability, leadership, and execution excellence.
- Key contributor to company-wide SOP improvements and performance tracking.
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
ICON National
08.2025 - Current
Project Engineer II
ICON National
04.2024 - 08.2025
Field Engineer
Sub4 Development
06.2022 - 04.2024
Prefab & Field Hand
ADK Electric
07.2021 - 02.2022
Courier (FedEx Contractor)
TieBreaker Inc.
12.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School