An employee in this class is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the design, construction, renovation, general maintenance and housekeeping functions of all Seaport facilities. Responsibilities include implementing large and complex long-range construction development programs, directing engineering and architectural design, surveying, construction management, field inspections and contract administration. The incumbent exercises extensive independent judgment in the application of the principles of architectural and engineering planning, design and administration for the development of these projects. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical, trades, custodial and clerical subordinates with assigned responsibilities in various phases of construction, maintenance and housekeeping operations or administration. Direction is received from an assistant director, who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports and holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management and effective execution of the Seaport construction program.

Illustrative Tasks

Plans, directs and coordinates design and construction programs for the continuing expansion and renovation of the Seaport Department.

Plans, manages, and implements all improvement to Port facilities.

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of professional, technical, trade, custodial and clerical subordinates engaged in various phases of construction, maintenance and housekeeping operations, including engineering and architectural design, surveying both on land and water, construction management, field inspection of contractor activities, construction contract administration and engineering office functions, renovations and improvements.

Plans and implements complex coastal construction projects, including deepening existing channels by dredging, crating new island land masses and enlarging seaport operating areas through proper utilization of dredge material, construction of additional ship berthing capacity by bulkheading with sheet piling the littoral of Dodge and Lummus Islands, preparing of sub-surface, surface and finish grade for roads and truck parking areas and construction of mooring dolphins, fenders, channel markers, utilities and dikes.

Supervises the development of construction bid specifications; conducts final analysis and review of projects in concept stage; develops funding requirements during design stages; maintains cost controls and reviews and approves contractor invoices and payments during construction phases.

Oversees preparing of material and service purchase orders and contracts; evaluates bids; makes recommendations for award of bids; inspects contractor's facilities.

Supervises the construction of office buildings, passenger terminals, bridges and water and sanitary utilities.

Monitors environmental compliance requirements pertaining to the construction of coastal facilities.

Investigates and directs preparations of cost estimates for repairs, modifications and equipment installation for existing seaport infrastructure.

Coordinates construction operations and activities with representatives of local, state and federal agencies, and with port tenants, port users and other departmental officials.

Makes recommendations requiring hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee's performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of architectural and engineering planning, design and construction.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance and housekeeping activities.

Thorough knowledge of the specialized principles, methods and techniques of marine engineering and construction.

Thorough knowledge of building materials, methods and techniques and construction systems.

Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques used in general maintenance and housekeeping projects.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management and their application to the administration of large and complex coastal architectural and engineering design and construction work.

Thorough knowledge of building codes, laws and regulations pertaining to the construction of seaport facilities and marina structures.

Thorough knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to plan, direct and coordinate complex architectural and engineering design, construction management, inspection and construction administration activities.

Ability to plan and direct a complex, long-range construction development program for a major seaport facility.

Ability to understand complex architectural and engineering drawings and specifications related to the development of marine engineering projects.

Ability to analyze bids for complex construction projects and make recommendations for the award of contract.

Ability to interpret rules, regulations and ordinances, and ensure departmental compliance in construction activities.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to delegate authority to subordinates necessary to complete responsibilities in various phases of design, survey, field inspection and construction management and administration.

Revised 8/22/2005