Jade L. Rung, PE, PMP serves as the Chief Growth Officer of the National Institute of Building Sciences.  

With over 30 years of experience leading critical infrastructure programs, fostering organizational growth, and strengthening public–private partnerships across the engineering and construction sectors, Mr. Rung has built a distinguished career leading domestic and international business development efforts, managing major infrastructure projects, and developing high-performing teams. His expertise covers strategic planning, client relations, business unit leadership, and the complete lifecycle delivery of complex transportation, water, and vertical construction programs.  

Previously as a Senior Vice President at Michael Baker International, Mr. Rung served as a Regional Practice Lead for Bridge & Transportation where he implemented strategic resource management processes and integrated regional business development strategies to improve client satisfaction and foster sustainable growth. He also served as a National Market Lead for Federal Agencies, helping to secure more than $110 billion in contract vehicles and significantly increasing the non-DoW federal market share at Michael Baker. 

Mr. Rung earned a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University, and he holds professional credentials including Licensed Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, and Licensed General Contractor in multiple states. He is active in several professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Project Management Institute (PMI), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Society of Military Engineers (SAME), and he has served in various leadership roles with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the Construction Management Association of Americal (CMAA).