THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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Salary: $120,352 - $149,500
plus exceptional executive benefits
The Port of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Harbor Department), the nation’s number one container port and a leader in the utilization of Green-Port technologies, is seeking a seasoned, contemporary manager with a significant supervisory background overseeing a high-performing professional, technical and trade-oriented staff engaged in the design, light construction and maintenance of public works or marine-related facilities and infrastructure. A newly created position, the Director of Construction and Maintenance will lead the largest Division in the Harbor Department with a staff of 290 and an annual operating budget exceeding $34 million. The Director is a critical member of the Port’s Development Team and reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director for Development.
Responsible for the overall planning, direction and management of the Division, the Director of Construction and Maintenance oversees subordinate managers and professional staff engaged in the light construction, maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair of harbor and marine structures including wharves, pilings, container cranes, vehicles, boats, bridges, docks, high voltage systems, lighting, security systems, utilities, landscaping, buildings, pipelines, tanks, pump stations, storm drains and streets. Port assets also include a sizeable fleet of alternative fuel vehicles complemented by a rapidly growing Port Police fleet employing many cars, boats and motorcycles.
The Director must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture with 5 years experience with operational responsibility with facilities/fleet/port and/or public works infrastructure OR have a Bachelors Degree in Management or Business or Public Administration with ten years of experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer in California is a plus but not required for serious consideration. Experience implementing and maintaining an Environmental Management System applying “green” practices and products to facility maintenance is preferred. Resumes must be submitted no later than December 17, 2007. Please contact Clark Wurzberger at: (530) 637-4559 or by email at: cwurzberger@excite.com for further inquires. Brochure available at: www.mercergroupinc.com The Port of Los Angeles is committed to workforce diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.