I am an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in federal planning, urban design, urban planning and landscape architecture. With a track record of success in various roles across government agencies and private sectors, my career has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep passion for creating sustainable, vibrant, and efficient environments.My extensive expertise encompasses contract management, landscape architecture, permitting, environmental reviews, and strategic planning. My ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize processes, and deliver multifaceted projects has consistently positioned me as a sought-after leader.Throughout my career, I have been a driving force behind projects in 10 states and international locations, including the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. I successfully delivered planning and landscape architecture services that have transformed urban spaces, ensuring places are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally responsible.Contract Management, Landscape Architecture, Permitting and Land Use Zoning, Environmental Reviews, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Sustainability Initiatives, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Risk Assessment, Program Management, Infrastructure Planning, Employee Development, MentoringAuthor of 2 books for Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE) prep by Matt Mathes, PLA since March, 2018, my books are available here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Matt-Mathes-PLA/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMatt+Mathes+PLA
Matt Mathes Pla
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Landscape Architect, Planner, Expert WitnessMatt Mathes Pla Nov 2024 - Present
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Urban DesignerCushing Terrell Jan 2024 - Nov 2024Billings, Montana, UsUrban Design and Urban Planning for Federal, State and Local Government plus Private organizations -
Landscape Architect, Expert Witness, Author, And PublisherMatt Mathes Pla Jan 2012 - Nov 2023Matthew has spent the past 11 years serving as a freelance Landscape Architect, Expert Witness, Author, and Publisher, delivering planning and landscape architecture services in several states. His work included providing assistance with permitting, land use zoning, and environmental reviews, ensuring on-budget project performance with zero safety incidents. Roles include delivering services on key projects as well as author/publisher 2 publications for the Landscape Architect Record Examination (LARE) Section 1.
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Senior Master PlannerLeidos Civil Aug 2019 - Oct 2023• Conducted safety, quality, and risk reviews for 446 projects serving 300 facilities and supporting infrastructure in Antarctica, New Zealand, Chile, and the US.• Managed process to define projects for real property assets, including Lifecycle Cost-Benefit Analysis and assessments.• Collaborated on station plan development.• Supported a diverse range of infrastructure, including fleet, equipment, facilities, electrical, IT, and water and wastewater systems.• Managed safety, quality, and risk reviews, project definition, and reviewed 40 project change requests annually for active funded projects in Antarctica.• Executed long-range planning, annual budgeting, sustainability initiatives, real property asset management, lifecycle cost-benefit analysis, and asset condition assessments.• Key Accomplishments:o Served as/on Projects Change Control Board Chair, Minor Recapitalization / Major Capital Projects IPT Alternate Chair, Strategy & Integration Cost Account Manager and Strategy & Integration Risk Board Chair, ASC Leadership Team, PPI Leadership Team, PPI Lessons Learned Coordinator, and PPI Risk Administrator.o Contributed to the scoping of one station master plan.
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Infrastructure & Services Alignment Plan (Isap) Program DirectorHanford Mission Integration Solutions Jan 2012 - Jul 2019Richland, Washington, UsAt Jacobs Solutions serving HMIS, Matthew served as the Infrastructure and Services Alignment Plan (ISAP) Director, leading a matrix team and developing a 5-year rolling strategic plan format. • Coordinated major new facilities projects, including a new data center, public works corporate yard, fuel station replacement, fleet services complex, and warehouse/utilities consolidation.• Led a matrix team for nearly 8 years; developed a rolling 5-year annual strategic plan document.• Guided mission support infrastructure planning for a 580 square mile site with 1,000 active facilities, 13 major infrastructure systems, and major services categories.• Managed a program involving 250 planning stakeholders from 3 federal agency departments and 5 major contractor companies.; oversaw the mission support projects portion of a $2.1B annual program for mission support.• Selected in January 2012 to develop a long-range planning format called Infrastructure and Alignment Services Plan (ISAP) for the Department of Energy Environmental Management, Richland Office.• Adapted the ISAP format, inspired by NASA, to enhance federal agency funding for prioritization of candidate projects at a large mission support site with a remaining 70-year cleanup mission ahead.• Key Accomplishments:o Contributed to various reports, including ISAP Annual Updates, Ten-Year Site Plan Reports, Infrastructure Stewardship Plan, Water System Master Plan Updates, and others.o Scoped and defined budgets for 200 major projects including utilities, facilities and the REACH Museum.o From FY2012 to FY2019, contributed to the growth $7M to $80M+ in the annual funded project list, representing a tenfold rise in annual funded project volume.o Recognized with the MVP award in 2014 for the rollout of the ISAP program in 2012 and 2013. -
Sr Project ManagerJacobs Engineering Oct 2009 - Nov 2010Dallas, Tx, UsGlobal Buildings North America ConsultingUrban Design + Planning -
Sr Project ManagerJacobs Engineering Jan 2006 - Dec 2009Dallas, Tx, UsConsultant on public and private projects located in Pacific Northwest and West Coast, including master planning, landscape architecture and water conservation services. -
Unit Manager - Urban Design + Planning - PhoenixJacobs Engineering Jan 2006 - Nov 2007Dallas, Tx, UsThe Unit Manager role was with Carter and Burgess in the downtown Phoenix office. Carter and Burgess became part of Jacobs in 2008. -
PrincipalA Northwest Collaboration / Matt Mathes, Asla Jan 1996 - Dec 2006Consultancy specialized in municipal planning and landscape architecture services for a range of clients including Seattle Public Utilities, City of Enumclaw, City of Maple Valley as well as private firms.
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Planning ManagerCity Of Covington, Wa 2002 - 2004Responsible for long range and current planning managing 8% of city annual budget using 5 consultants. Prepared 430-page, 40-map comprehensive plan update implemented under 18 separate city approval actions to resolve a long standing appeal. Staffed several land use, code enforcement, zoning and appeal hearings as well as several boards and commissions. Acted as SEPA Responsible Official for all environmental reviews. Updated development code and critical areas ordinances. Performed development review of all major projects including Wal-Mart, Costco, WSDOT and city infrastructure projects for parks, roads, utilities and storm water. Functioned on the management team of Planning & Public Works Department including 75% of city staff.
Matt Mathes Education Details
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University Of Miami School Of ArchitectureCommunity And Regional Planning -
University Of Miami Herbert Business SchoolMaster Of Business Administration - Mba -
Louisiana State UniversityLandscape Architecture
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Matt Mathes attended University Of Miami School Of Architecture, University Of Miami Herbert Business School, Louisiana State University.
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