Director - Construction Management

Overview

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (This is an at-will position. Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of the salary range; however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.)

Salary Range: $ - $

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, serves as an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with facilitating approximately $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a vital hub for international commerce and is a major transportation hub. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments.

Port-related international trade has a significant economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit both the region and the country as a whole.

The Construction Management Division is one of six specialized divisions within the Engineering Services Bureau and plays a critical role in bringing the Port’s vision to life. This team leads the delivery of construction projects on behalf of the Port, from large-scale capital improvements to fast-paced on-call task orders. Construction Management professionals collaborate closely with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within budget, while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

By transforming plans and designs into real-world infrastructure, the division helps keep the Port operating efficiently, sustainably, and competitively on a global scale.

Under the direction of the Chief Harbor Engineer within the Engineering Services Bureau, the Director of Construction Management provides strategic leadership for one of the Port’s most dynamic and impactful divisions. In this role, the Director oversees the successful delivery of all Port construction projects and ensures that complex infrastructure programs move seamlessly from construction to completion. The Director leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for construction project management, field inspection, materials testing, labor compliance and essential administrative support, setting high standards for quality, safety, accountability, and performance.

Through close collaboration with internal partners, contractors, and stakeholders, the Director plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class infrastructure that supports the Port’s operational excellence, long-term growth, and global competitiveness.

• Lead, direct, and oversee the construction management of all large-scale capital improvement and maintenance projects performed by the Port.
• Provide the strategic direction for the Construction Management Division to align its services and mission with the overall mission of the organization.
• Provide management oversight of the construction project management, inspection, materials testing, labor compliance, and related administrative activities for the Port.
• Hire key personnel for Construction Management Division positions; train, coach, and mentor staff; evaluate employees.
• Direct and manage the Construction Management Division, including setting priorities and overseeing staff work schedules.
• Prepare the Division's annual personnel and non-personnel budgets.
• Establish, implement, and enforce the Division's policies and procedures.
• Direct the planning, supervising, and allocation of Construction Management Division resources.
• Direct and oversee the construction phase of large-scale Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) and programs, including the construction of major programs, such as wharf and backland terminal development, dredging and navigation improvements, buildings, railroads, roadways, bridges, and utilities.
• Review project scopes, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and contract documents.
• Direct the administration of the Port’s Project Labor Agreements.
• Direct and oversee the administration of Construction Management consultant contracts.
• Direct…