Engineering Director

• Serve as a member of the core leadership team for the Development Services Division, working closely with other directors and the division Chief to provide strategic direction for the overall division, including team building, resource planning, and customer service.
• Establish and maintain critical links with the Port operating areas, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful delivery of engineering's projects in support of the Port's mission and strategic plan.
• Exercise considerable judgment and influence in terms of consulting/contracting strategies, resource utilization, safety, financing, and Commission support.
• Ensure that engineering considerations and perspectives are factored into Port strategic and business planning development.
• Perform overall management of a staff of approximately 80 employees.
• Provide leadership of the engineering management team responsible for capital project design and construction valued at $50M - $300M annually.
• Be responsible to the Chief Development Services Officer for overall Port engineering budgets, project delivery, and resource planning.
• Play a strategic role in the development and delivery of information, including concepts, plans, and critical issues related to high-profile topics with potential significant impact.
• Influence positively, negotiate, and build consensus with internal and external resources.

Education and Experience required for this role.

• M.S. degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, or related field) or B.S. with additional four (4+) years professional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years progressively more responsible experience in Engineering and construction management, including management oversight of complex capital projects; or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Licensed professional engineer
• Valid driver's license: security badge, or ability to obtain security badge, at PDX and/or other Port facilities, which may require a background check.
• Advanced management expertise leading multi-disciplinary group(s) representing a variety of technical skills or specialties.
• Experience with laws and policies related to managing personnel, public contracting, capital project financing and environmental issues.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

• Building teams; influence/negotiate for resolution of disputes on technical and personnel matters.
• Effectively work with all client groups and stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate the Port's commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.
• Address change management and provide options for addressing unexpected issues.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work, focusing on safety improvements and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Weighing the short- and long-term implications of alternate engineering solutions when making decisions.
• Displays excellent judgment in ensuring engineering perspectives are considered in decisions, including effective communication with Port executives and the Port Commission.
• Excellent communication skills and assumes a strategic role in developing and delivering concepts.
• Resolving serious project-related issues and barriers with an in-depth understanding of engineering fields related to capital project implementation.
• Supervising and leading professional staff, negotiations and consensus building for problem resolution.

Compensation

Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of April 14, 2025.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation as soon as possible.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.