Matthew Pearson
Director - RED-E-DUCT
Maple Grove,United States
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - RED-E-DUCT
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
03.2026 - Current
- Coordinated commercial and operational execution for supply contracts exceeding $100m with EPC firms.
- Managed team of Engineers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Asset Managers, Field Engineers to execute complex schedule intensive projects
- Worked with executive leadership to develop and execute a strategy to grow the business unit from $20-30M per year to over $100M in a single year
- Worked with sister-companies to leverage capabilities across the larger organization to allow for greater participation on large scale projects
- Developed a cohesive strategy for engaging and securing multiple large-scale projects in multiple markets including chip fabrication, LNG export terminals, power generation, and nuclear
- Coordinated development of project management software to enhance productivity and enable scaling of the business unit
Product Manager - RED-E-DUCT
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Lead a team of Sales Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers in securing and executing multiple high-value and complex projects up to $48M.
- Worked with the team to develop new products based on customer needs, securing multiple patents.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Collaborated with the team to develop standard processes and procedures for project engineering, project management, and quality monitoring across the product line.
- Developed consultative selling strategies to engage with complex, enterprise accounts such as EPC Firms, Major Engineering Firms, General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, and Civil Contractors
- Managed sales and project execution across multiple markets including, Data Centers, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Advanced Manufacturing, Government & Municipal
- Worked with directors to monitor and manage product line including backlog, revenue, and forecasting.
- Compiled and presented quarterly reports to upper management on the status of the business and product line.
- Developed and presented strategic plan for short term and medium term (2-5 year) growth
Product Applications Engineer
Contech / Forterra Building Products
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Engaged in consultative sales on complex projects involving multiple approving bodies across Owners, Engineers, and Construction Teams in multiple markets and on projects in excess of $10M.
- Provided in-depth technical consultations with customers to determine feasibility and strategy for incorporating precast duct bank into complex projects, including integration into project specifications and designs.
- Ensured all stakeholder requirements were met and guided project teams through complex evaluations of precast duct bank, incorporating cost, schedule, safety, and logistics into final decisions.
- Conducted regular market research, staying updated on industry trends and incorporating relevant insights into selling, marketing, and product development strategies.
- Engaged with teams across multiple organizations including Owners, Engineers, and Construction Contractors to successfully incorporate precast duct bank systems into project specifications, designs, and support execution of the project
Technical Resources Engineer
Forterra Building Products
04.2016 - 02.2020
- Worked extensively in product development of Precast Duct Bank and Precast Trench Drain Products
- Developed product testing procedures and wrote product test reports to ensure product performance
- Managed vendors and established OEM relationships to support production of Precast Duct Bank Product
- Established 3D modeling as the standard design tool for Engineered Products team
- Coordinated with equipment manufacturers to develop custom tooling for Precast Duct Bank and Precast Trench Drain products
- Developed standard product drawings and models for Precast Duct Bank and Precast Trench Drain
- Managed Precast Duct Bank and Precast Trench Drain projects of $10M+ including engineering submittals, production scheduling, and material management.
- Implemented the use of 3D model file transfers as the primary means of design integration of Precast Duct Bank for multiple clients
- Worked as lead product engineer with the engineered products team to grow Precast Duct Bank from $1.6M to $10M+ in one year
Design/Manufacturing Engineer
Forterra / Cretex Concrete Products
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed P&ID diagrams for 5+ concrete batch plants
- Designed and installed steam line management system for wet-cast slab production at Hawley, MN plant
- Designed, tested, and implemented safety cover system for pneumatic actuated manhole molds at Shakopee, MN plant
- Supported plant operations by managing equipment part lists and vendors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 09.2010 - 04.2015
Skills
Product Development Oversight
Verbal and written communication
Strategic Project Planning
Product vision and strategy
Prioritization and execution
Technical support
Stakeholder management
Strategic planning
Product backlog management
Stakeholder alignment
Timeline management
Competitive analysis
Relationship building
Decision-making
Timeline
Director - RED-E-DUCT
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
03.2026 - Current
Product Manager - RED-E-DUCT
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
10.2023 - 03.2026
Product Applications Engineer
Contech / Forterra Building Products
02.2020 - 10.2023
Technical Resources Engineer
Forterra Building Products
04.2016 - 02.2020
Design/Manufacturing Engineer
Forterra / Cretex Concrete Products
05.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
09.2010 - 04.2015