Max Z. Matteson
**********@*****.*** Painesville, OH 216-***-****
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Program Manager EPC Capital Projects Industrial Manufacturing
Engineering Program Manager with 20+ years delivering complex EPC projects in chemicals, steel, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Skilled at driving engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of multimillion-dollar capital projects. Proven ability to deliver on-time, under budget, in full regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO-9000).
Core Strengths: EPC Project Delivery Program & Portfolio Management Budget Control & Cost Estimation Process Safety & Compliance Procurement & Vendor Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership
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Key Achievements
QCells (2024–Present): Led installation of production infrastructure (roll mill, zinc thermal spray, logistics upgrades) ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance and operational readiness.
Cleveland-Cliffs (2021–2023): Managed 54 capital projects; delivered a $5M zinc wastewater treatment system in 2 weeks; executed steam, oxygen, and water system upgrades.
Lubrizol (2018–2021): Delivered 38 projects including a $6.9M product tank system and $1M rail unloading platform — both under budget, within one year.
Hi-TecMetal Group (2015–2016): Directed $2.5M aerospace facility expansion including high-voltage electrical infrastructure (36.3 kV service, 2,000 kVA transformer).
Mesocoat (2011–2015): Designed and built five global facilities (> $25M) including hydrogen fuel cell and plasma fusion labs; led OSHA/EPA compliance and safety programs.
The Marquardt Company (Defense/Aerospace, 1983–1992): Program Manager, $13M Navy Standard Tow Target System — turned failing program into under-budget, on-time delivery.
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Education & Certifications
B.S. Chemical Engineering – Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
MBA – Pepperdine Univ., Malibu, CA
Program Mgmt. Certificate – Kent State Univ.
ISO-9000 Certification – CSU Northridge
OSHA HAZWOPER – Cleveland State Univ.
Past Top Secret Clearance