Tarif Jaber

Scottsdale, Arizona *****

acxs2n@r.postjobfree.com 602-***-****

Senior Engineering Manager

33+ years’ success leading engineering innovation for high-growth organizations

Repeated success guiding business strategy with established and emerging technologies to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Talent for launching programs connected to engineering innovation and new technology, budget control, management development, infrastructure development, engineering, and project management related to expertise in forensic and concrete engineering. Extensive list of publications and presentations demonstrating a deep knowledge of concrete engineering, construction materials testing, and associated engineering. Expert public speaker, negotiator, and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic & Technical Planning

Construction Materials Testing

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Process Improvement

Full Life Cycle Project Management

Forensic & Concrete Engineering

Enhanced Revenue Generation

Management Development Programs

Exceeding Service-level Agreements

New Equipment & Process Development

Career Experience

Jaber Engineering Consulting Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona

Provide executive-level leadership with full accountability for all major initiatives over the course of more than 20 years.

PRESIDENT (1993 to Present)

Manage company business for clients, taking charge of consulting, engineering, and project management. Lead marketing program, business development, budget oversight, and revenue generating projects.

Led engineer and technician teams, implementing effective strategies to provide clients with accurate consultation on constructability challenges and forensic investigation.

Saved client company millions by evaluating Iraq field operations and developing effective solutions to diverse problems.

Implemented first HPC bridge project in Arizona, addressing urgent needs of ADOT for durable bridge decks and long-term performance.

Optimized concrete mix designs for ready mix suppliers utilizing chemical and mineral admixture, resulting in increased business.

Spearheaded Federal Highway Administration initiative to implement technology transfer programs to US DOTs for western states, resulting in seven states starting to integrate new technology.

Braun Intertec, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Led projects and engineering enterprises for large commercial clients.

MANAGER/SENIOR ENGINEER (1986 to 1993)

Managed team of highly trained, specialized engineers, inspectors, and technicians to address diverse problems and client needs. Strengthened company market share through innovative approaches to concrete.

Increased company market share by 55% through development of comprehensive concrete testing laboratory and engineering capabilities.

Created new testing equipment, “AV2000™” to measure concrete durability under severe weather conditions, helping establish company as leader in concrete technology & testing.

Developed protocol to support AV2000™ that ensured higher quality testing results when used in collaboration with equipment.

Added new, specialized testing capabilities and equipment to lab which allowed company to take on additional R&D projects.

Alpha Testing, Dallas, Texas

Achieved company goals in meeting client expectations through strong, thoughtful leadership.

MATERIALS ENGINEER (1983 to 1986)

Oversaw team of engineers, technicians, and inspectors, mentoring and coaching for maximum performance and supporting continual improvement efforts.

Facilitated communication with contractors and on-site engineers through daily site visits that focused on progress of QA/QC programs.

Guided progress and made recommendations for remedial actions before final acceptance of project construction activities.

Education & Credentials

PhD Study

University of Missouri, Rolla, Missouri

Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

University of Missouri, Rolla, Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Material

University of Damascus, Damascus, Syria

Professional Affiliations

Fellow: American Concrete Institute (FACI)

Member of national codes and engineering standards committees: ACI 211, ACI 234, ACI 239, ACI 329, ACI 363, ACI 365, and ACI 640

Professional Registration: State of Arizona

Professional Registration: State of Minnesota

Languages: English, Arabic

Awards & Patents

ACEC Grand Award: Innovative Design of Concrete at Spruce Tree Parking Ramp

ACEC Grand Award: Implementing the First HPC in the State of Arizona

Patent holder number 5262967 for evaluating concrete durability under severe weather conditions

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