Assistant Director, Waterfront Project Management Group

About the role

You will lead all aspects in delivering a portfolio of multiple complex programs comprised of both capital and expense projects, including management of staff and consultants, to ensure the successful delivery of the Waterfront Capital Improvement Plan. You will lead, manage, and mentor multiple Capital Program Leaders and Senior Capital Project Managers who oversee staff and consultant teams delivering programs that may be highly complex, politically sensitive, subject to changing priorities, and require navigation of intricate funding structures and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor multiple Capital Program Leaders and Senior Capital Project Managers who oversee staff and consultant teams delivering programs that may be highly complex, politically sensitive, subject to changing priorities, and require navigation of intricate funding structures and permitting processes.
• Coordinate, communicate, anticipate, and resolve problems for capital and expense programs and projects in the assigned programs with senior management, executives, and Port Commission.
• Identify and resolve conflicts between competing project goals (scope, schedule, budget), maritime operations, real estate portfolio management, planning, capital programs, project sponsors, and tenants.
• Partner with Waterfront Program Controls to monitor, manage, meet procedural and reporting requirements, and lead project performance to ensure internal and external customer, executive, and Port Commission expectations of scope, schedule, and budget are met or exceeded, while also meeting funding, contracting, procurement, and permitting requirements.
• Lead department and division efforts to improve project delivery efficiency and effectiveness through development and implementation of process improvements within Waterfront Project Management Group and across Maritime Division, Economic Development, and Corporate.
• Be a member of the department leadership team managing the effort to strategically staff and budget for the necessary resources, including both Port and consultant staff to deliver the Waterfront Capital Improvement Plan.
• Lead programs that utilize public works alternative delivery methods such as Job-Order-Contracting (JOC), Design-Build, and/or General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM).
• Provide backup responsibilities as deputy to the department director for industry conferences and committees, public speaking engagements, Port-wide initiatives, and director’s out of office.

Requirements

Experienced – You have eight (8) years of experience in project, program, or construction management, to include four (4) years of experience supervising staff and managing a project management function.
Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration or environmental science. We hope you are certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Qualifications

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.

Skills

• Extensive experience leading complex public waterfront design and construction projects, with expertise in project management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and program controls.
• Strong knowledge of Washington public works, maritime capital projects, alternative delivery methods (Design-Build and GC/CM), engineering and construction practices, and organizational leadership.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with terminal operators, tenants, business partners, and public stakeholders in a dynamic, politically sensitive environment.
• Effective communicator who communicates complex technical information clearly and effectively, tailoring messages to diverse audiences while maintaining strong coordination with the Department Director.
• Problem-solver who effectively resolves complex project issues at the senior management level by collaborating across Port departments and with external stakeholders, including regulatory and funding agencies, terminal operators, tenants, community groups, and joint venture partners.
• Highly organized who is skilled in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating work of others as a second level manager and can effectively utilize and coordinate skills and resources of staff and consultants.

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’s mission.
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.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $190,784.00
Maximum Salary: $258,119.00

Schedule

Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.