Director of Engineering

The Port of Oakland includes the Oakland Seaport, Oakland International Airport (OAK), and 20 miles of the Oakland Waterfront. The Oakland Seaport is among the top ten busiest container ports in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the fifth largest airport in California offering over 375 daily passenger flights and FedEx and UPS hubs; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. The Port employs approximately 500 individuals and has annual revenues of approximately $400 million and is independently financed.

The Port is a dynamic and fast paced work environment working closely with its neighboring communities and its diverse array of tenants who utilize the facilities. The Director of Engineering reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the Engineering Division. This position oversees four direct reports plus administrative staff. Engineering supports the development, renewal, and compliance of the physical infrastructure of the Port through asset management, planning support, design, and construction of Port facilities. Engineering also provides a variety of engineering-related support services to the Port, Port tenants, and the public, including Contract Administration, Document Control, Standards, Geographic Information Systems, and Geomatics (Surveys and Land Records).

Requires a bachelor's degree (master’s preferred) in Engineering or related technical field plus at least twelve years of professional experience successfully managing capital and expense projects similar in size, complexity and nature to the Port’s portfolio, including at least five years managing professional staff. Also requires certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer issued by the State of California. Experience with public works, environmental programs and compliance, and utility regulation and management strongly preferred. Candidates should have experience managing large departments and unionized staff.

Salary DOQ.

Please apply on-line by March 3, 2023 at www.allianceRC.com. For questions, contact Sherrill Uyeda at suyeda@alliancerc.com or Cindy Krebs at ckrebs@alliancerc.com or (562) 901-0769. EEO/ADA.