Director, Waterfront Project Management

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Director, Waterfront Project Management you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the capital improvement programs for the Maritime Division (MD) and Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). You will provide leadership, management, and strategic guidance for the project management department. You will also provide technical expertise, advice, and recommendations to executives, elected officials, project sponsors, and technical staff in-house and consultants. You will support the core leadership teams of the NWSA and Port of Seattle operating divisions. You will provide strategic oversite, lead, monitor, and supervise teams of project managers, program leaders, and technical staff to achieve goals. You will also motivate and inspire department staff by creating an environment that is consistent with Port’s values. You will be responsible for resource balancing workloads and staffing and anticipating requirements in a timely manner to meet operational needs. You will select, promote, and invest in the careers of department staff by providing training, performance reviews, and extensive mentoring opportunities. You will develop, execute, and monitor departmental operating budget. You will coordinate and communicate with sponsors, managers, executives, and the Commission as needed. You will ensure high quality communications (memoranda and presentations) for Commission authorization and staff briefings. You will monitor, manage, and lead program performance to ensure internal and external stakeholders, executive, and Commission expectations of scope, schedule, and budget are met while also meeting funding, contracting, regulatory, permitting, operations, customer service, security, and Port policy objectives and requirements. You will be part of the Maritime Division’s leadership team, provide guidance and direction on design, construction, and project management technical and policy issues to include relations with consulting firms, contractors, and other governmental agencies. You will improve project delivery efficiency and effectiveness through development and implementation of process improvements across both the Port of Seattle and NWSA.

Requirements

Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites
Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State
Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment
Experienced – You have eight (8) years of construction project management experience managing complex capital improvement programs and five (5) years of supervisory and/or management experience leading a team of project management staff
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees
Demonstrated Leader – You can lead through change, and you improve adversarial situations, and provide coaching, teaching, and mentorship to others
Strategic Thinker – You can develop and implement strategies that align with overall Port goals and objectives while influencing and leading change throughout the department
Problem Solver – You can see the big picture and come to a resolution, including crisis management. You take into consideration and balance multiple, sometimes competing, stakeholders’ interests, and can facilitate conversations discussing solutions
Effective Communicator – You have highly developed communication skills, including written, negotiations, presentation, facilitation, and listening skills
Project/Program Management - You can effectively lead and manage capital projects and programs to ensure successful delivery within approved scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining operational continuity and compliance

Nice To Haves

We hope you have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, Urban Planning or Environmental Science, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or a Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

Responsible for the successful delivery of the capital improvement programs for the Maritime Division (MD) and Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA)
Provide leadership, management, and strategic guidance for the project management department
Provide technical expertise, advice, and recommendations to executives, elected officials, project sponsors, and technical staff in-house and consultants
Support the core leadership teams of the NWSA and Port of Seattle operating divisions
Provide strategic oversite, lead, monitor, and supervise teams of project managers, program leaders, and technical staff to achieve goals
Motivate and inspire department staff by creating an environment that is consistent with Port’s values
Responsible for resource balancing workloads and staffing and anticipating requirements in a timely manner to meet operational needs
Select, promote, and invest in the careers of department staff by providing training, performance reviews, and extensive mentoring opportunities
Develop, execute, and monitor departmental operating budget
Coordinate and communicate with sponsors, managers, executives, and the Commission as needed
Ensure high quality communications (memoranda and presentations) for Commission authorization and staff briefings
Monitor, manage, and lead program performance to ensure internal and external stakeholders, executive, and Commission expectations of scope, schedule, and budget are met while also meeting funding, contracting, regulatory, permitting, operations, customer service, security, and Port policy objectives and requirements
Be part of the Maritime Division’s leadership team, provide guidance and direction on design, construction, and project management technical and policy issues to include relations with consulting firms, contractors, and other governmental agencies
Improve project delivery efficiency and effectiveness through development and implementation of process improvements across both the Port of Seattle and NWSA

Benefits

Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.