Director of Projects

Plaquemines Parish • Belle Chasse-Port Harbor, LA

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About The Position

The Director of Projects provides strategic and technical leadership to the Executive Director/CEO, overseeing the planning, design, construction, and delivery of Port infrastructure projects that support waterborne commerce. The role requires a blend of engineering insight, construction management expertise, and operational judgment to advance the Port’s strategic priorities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and multiple concurrent projects. They demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, sound independent judgment, and the ability to set priorities, take initiative, and manage complex technical and administrative workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management or related from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management, construction management or related fields.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, AutoCAD, NAVIS, and other related applications.
• Strong multidisciplinary knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal codes, permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Strong multi-disciplined knowledge of engineering techniques and theories.
• Skilled in applying planning, engineering, and construction management concepts.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
• Employment/criminal background check and drug testing required to successfully pass.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with port, waterfront, navigation, or maritime infrastructure projects.
• Experience in contract administration, negotiation, and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning, design, construction, and delivery of Port infrastructure projects that support waterborne commerce.
• Providing strategic and technical leadership.
• Advancing the Port’s strategic priorities.
• Managing complex technical and administrative workflows.
• Supervising project engineers and technical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director