Matthew Bruce Barragan
Engineer | Construction Liaison | Innovation Leader
- Role
- Project Manager at S&ME
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Bruce Barragan
TL;DR: My work supports teams across the AEC industry by helping them build smarter, solve problems, and stay aligned from concept to closeout. I help bridge the gap between design and construction. I turn complex ideas into practical outcomes through clear communication, technical insight, and strong collaboration.My background includes civil and structural design, applied research, construction materials testing, and project management. This range of experience allows me to connect the dots between disciplines and help engineers, architects, contractors, and owners work together with shared purpose.Clients trust me to ask the right questions and keep things moving. Collaborators value my ability to turn challenges into actionable steps. Field teams know I respect the work they do and that I show up prepared to support them.I take a research-driven approach to decision-making. Whether I’m troubleshooting an issue onsite, evaluating data, or testing a new idea, I care about finding solutions that are both technically sound and easy to implement.Outside of work, I enjoy time in the garden, playing golf, being involved at church, hanging out with my ladies at home, or having a good conversation with someone I just met.Let’s connect if you are growing a team, improving a process, or working on something that needs to be built with care and intention.MBB
Experience
Project Manager
Apr 2022 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US
Lead revenue generation and execution strategy across life sciences, industrial manufacturing, institutional, and infrastructure capital programs throughout the Research Triangle. Generated $3.18M in direct sales from 2022–2025, growing annual production from $461K to $1.03M through disciplined client development and scope strategy.Contribute to delivery oversight on capital programs exceeding $300M in aggregate construction value, supporting regulated and schedule-sensitive projects. Known for identifying execution risk drivers, mobilizing teams during high-demand phases, and aligning project delivery with real-world staffing and compliance constraints.Mentor junior PMs and technical staff while coordinating cross-functional teams across geotechnical, CMT, NDT, and SI disciplines. Focused on connecting market growth strategy with operational reality. For a glimpse into what my team and I have helped or are helping to build, see the media links below!
Education
University of South Carolina
Master of Science (M.S.), Structural Engineering
2014 — 2016
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
2010 — 2014
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