Managing Director - Engineering Services
Managing Director - Engineering Services
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DESCRIPTION
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
(This is an atwill position)Salary Range: $
THE ROLE
The Managing Director of Engineering Services is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for the stewardship of the Ports assets and infrastructure and overseeing the Engineering Services Bureau which provides a comprehensive range of engineering functions including design construction management program management project controls maintenance and surveying. The role demands extensive experience leading a large staff and managing largescale engineering projects with a proven track record in leadership and strategic planning. The Managing Director is responsible for a bureau of 291 teammates and an annual $368 million capital improvement budget.
CANDIDATECONNECT(INFORMATIONSESSION)
To find out more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beachplease join our virtual information session onTuesdayMay 6 2025 5:00 PM PST via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the position speak directly with hiring leaders ask questions and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera.Tojoin audio only callPhone Conference ID:#.Please note that the PowerPoint presentation shared during the meeting will not be visible to those who call in only.
THE TEAM
Comprised of six divisions the Engineering Services Bureau stewards the Ports assets and infrastructure through the of design construction management program management project controls maintenance and surveying functions associated with what is consistently one of the largest capital programs of any port in the country and forecasted at $3.2B over the next decade. This capital program addresses all aspects of the Ports infrastructure ecosystem including waterways inwater fills marine terminals rail and roadway systems as well as a wide variety of general public works infrastructure. This currently includes the $1.815B Pier B OnDock Rail Support Facility (Americas Green Gateway) being designed and built to transform the Ports rail system and move cargo in and out of the Port more efficiently supporting economic growth while reducing impacts on the environment and the surrounding community. It may also include a new 400acre floating offshore wind staging and integration terminal (Pier Wind) which is currently being evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
ABOUTUS
The Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green port initiatives and topnotch customer service moving cargo with reliability speed and efficiency. With its deepwater rail access and ongoing investment in stateoftheart facilities the Port continues to be the preferred gateway for AsiaPacific trade and an exemplary model for its environmental innovations and initiatives. The Port operates entirely on revenue generated from its operations and grants and is not funded by taxes or the Citys General Fund. As the premier U.S. gateway for transPacific trade the Port handles trade valued at more than $300 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs across the United States including 575000 in Southern California. In 2025 the Port is celebrating 20 Years of Leading Green marking two decades of its landmark Green Port Policy that has dramatically reduced environmental impacts from operations. In 2024 industry leaders named Long Beach The Best West Coast Seaport in North America for the sixth consecutive year. During the next 10 years the Port is planning $ 3.2 billion in capital improvements aimed at enhancing capacity competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Current and valid registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California.
- Minimum 15 years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering management with a strong emphasis on managing the lifecycle of assets and infrastructure including overall project delivery planning design bidding construction survey and maintenance for significant infrastructure assets.
- Minimum 10 years managing and directing a large and diverse staff including professional engineers.
Masters Degree or advanced coursework in a discipline related to Civil Engineering or Management is desirable. Professional certifications are desirable.
Experience within the goods movement industry with a focus on transportation terminal or marine terminaldevelopment is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background handling progressively challenging engineering projects supervising designs reviewing construction and survey work reviewing schedules and estimates maintaining infrastructure assets and resolving issues between teams of professional and technical managers. You must have knowledge of design project management construction management project controls surveying and maintenance. To thrive you will need to be flexible strategic innovative and forwardthinking with excellent client/customer relation skills and exceptional public speaking/presentation skills. It is essential you have demonstrated leadership that includes maturity and the ability to articulate an organizations and others. This role requires the ability to acclimate quickly in a fastpaced environment of innovation and collaboration and the willingness to employ creative solutions in structuring business.
If you require an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process please contactor email .
The Port of Long Beach is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrig.gov/fairchanceact.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
HOW DO WE START THE CONVERSATION
The final filing date for this recruitment is Tuesday May 14 2025 at 4:30 PM PST.The Port reserves the right to extend the closing without notice in order to accept additional applications. To be considered for this extraordinary opportunity you must submit a cover letterand resume(as PDF attachments) reflecting the scope of your current/most recent organizations and responsibilities. Incomplete submissions orthosethat clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. Documents will be evaluated to determine the most qualified applicants. Submissions will only be acceptedonline atwww.governmentj.
Individualsdeterminedtobemostqualifiedforthepositionwillbe invited to participate in further selection procedurestentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday May 27 2025 (inperson). Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements including submission of all required attachments will not be considered.
THE BENEFITS
The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $253055$354277.Starting salary is determined by a combination of qualifications professional experience and internal equity considerations. An attractive package of executivelevel benefits is also included with the opportunity of working in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Ports generous benefits package includes:
AutoAllowance $ 550 per month.
Executive Leave 40 hours per year.
Retirement For new employees the CalPERS retirement formula is 2.0 at 62 coordinated with Social Security. Currently member contributions are 8.00 for CalPERS and 6.2 for Social Security paid by the employee. For employees with prior CalPERS status CentralPayroll will review and determine the formula. For prior employees with a break in service greater than six 6 months this could be 2.0 at 62 coordinated with Social Security.
Vacation Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. Vacation accrual increases at specific milestones of years of service.
Sick Leave Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
Holidays 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four 4 personal holidays.
Paid Parental Leave After six 6 months of City employment the City pays up to 30 consecutive days 160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with a child upon birth adoption or foster placement of a child up to the age of 17.
Bereavement Leave 5 days for the death or critical illness of an immediate family member.
Vacation Accrual for Prior Service Vacation accrual rate may be adjusted to provide credit for previous fulltime employment at a public service agency. Credit for public service shall only be given for completed years of service as a fulltime permanent employee. Public Service credit does not apply to any other benefits.
Pay for Performance Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals demonstration of required competencies and available budget funds.
Deferred Compensation City match of base salary for all qualified members.
Group Health Insurance Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
Life Insurance Citypaid life insurance policy of $ 20000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500000.
Disability Insurance Citypaid short and longterm disability insurance.
Education Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement available for employees to obtain additional education or training.
Annual Physical Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at City expense through the Cityprovidedprogram.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach a governmental agency the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
529 College Savings PlanThe ScholarShare 529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids kids or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university or twoyear technical or vocational institution.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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