Jeff Rathgeber
About Jeff Rathgeber
Jeff Rathgeber is a Team Leader in Transaction Services at Arup, with extensive experience in infrastructure projects and asset management.
Title: Team Leader | Transaction Services
Jeff Rathgeber is currently the Team Leader in Transaction Services at Arup, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, Jeff leads transaction services, working from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He brings a strategic approach to asset management and valuations, leveraging his extensive experience to add value to Arup's ongoing projects.
Career at Jacobs as Project Director
Jeff Rathgeber's career includes a decade-long tenure at Jacobs, where he served as Project Director from 2011 to 2021. In this role, Jeff led multiple infrastructure projects, overseeing project execution from Brisbane, Australia. His responsibilities included managing project timelines, budgets, and performing complex technical evaluations.
Director Of Engineering at Plains Midstream Canada
Before his role at Jacobs, Jeff Rathgeber worked as Director Of Engineering at Plains Midstream Canada from 2005 to 2011. Based in Calgary, Canada Area, he directed engineering efforts, focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects. His expertise in managing engineering operations contributed significantly to the company’s growth and operations efficiency.
Education: University of Saskatchewan
Jeff Rathgeber earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Geological/Geophysical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. He studied there from 1981 to 1985, acquiring foundational knowledge that has underpinned his engineering and leadership career.
Infrastructure Expertise and Risk Management
Jeff Rathgeber has been involved in projects spanning complex infrastructure, including ship, rail, and truck terminals, storage tank terminals, refineries, fractionation plants, processing facilities, compressors, and offshore production platforms. With expertise in risk management, he integrates and optimizes infrastructure, effectively identifying and mitigating associated risks.
Capital Cost Estimates and Budgets
Jeff Rathgeber is recognized for his proficiency in preparing capital cost estimates and operation and maintenance budgets for large-scale infrastructure assets. His work has significantly contributed to the financial planning and sustainability of various projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in budget allocation.
Leadership in Large-Scale Projects
Through his career, Jeff Rathgeber has managed projects involving more than 200 people from diverse trades and disciplines. His leadership has consistently delivered on-time and on-budget results, highlighting his capability in steering large teams to successful project completion.