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Assistant Director, Waterfront Project Management Group

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Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

As an Assistant Director, Waterfront Project Management Group, 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.
• You will coordinate, communicate, anticipate, and resolve problems for capital and expense programs and projects in the assigned programs with senior management, executives, and Port Commission.
• You will identify and resolve conflicts between competing project goals (scope, schedule, budget), maritime operations, real estate portfolio management, planning, capital programs, project sponsors, and tenants. You will also work through issues related to other goals and requirements (e.g. sustainability, diversity in contracting, workforce development) on individual projects and between projects, including those not directly under the control of the Assistant Director.
• You will 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.
• You will 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.
• You will 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. You will also be responsible for the development and succession planning for staff in their assigned programs and projects.
• You will 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).
• You will 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.

• 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).
• 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.
• Proficient – You have extensive experience leading complex public waterfront design and construction projects, with expertise in project management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and program controls. You have strong knowledge of Washington public works, maritime capital projects, alternative delivery methods (Design-Build and GC/CM), engineering and construction practices, and organizational leadership. You also have a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with terminal operators, tenants, business partners, and public stakeholders in a dynamic, politically sensitive environment.
• Efficient Communicator – You communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively, tailoring messages to diverse audiences while maintaining strong coordination with the Department Director. You also build trusted relationships across organizations by understanding diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration, expanding strategic partnerships, and developing high-performing teams.
• Problem-Solver – You effectively resolve 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. You also anticipate project, process, resource, and operational challenges, proactively implement solutions, and make timely, sound decisions while guiding critical issues through senior leadership and executive review.
• Highly Organized – You are 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.
  

• Work 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.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• 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.
  

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• 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.