Director Multi-Purpose Facilities

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Position Summary:

Manage the execution and advancement of Port Houston’s business plan for Port Houston’s Multi-Purpose Facilities. Align with the organization’s strategic objectives by supporting the management and growth of waterborne tonnage and drive revenue growth through operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities, providing leadership throughout the business development lifecycle. Ensure optimal utilization, maintenance, and operational efficiency of all Multi-Purpose Facilities through proactive asset management and capital planning. Directly oversee operations staff and functions, including the Truck Office, Vessel Scheduling, Operations Supervisors, wharf and lower-level restroom cleaning crews, and related day-to-day terminal activities, maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Directly oversee all terminal activities from a landlord perspective, to ensure a successful, safe, secure, and sustainable operating environment with all port partners
• Manage rates, rules, and requirements outlined in Tariff 8, recommending proactive adjustments based on market conditions to remain competitive
• Direct the negotiations and management of terminal lease agreements and freight handling assignments, to promote fair competition among port users while achieving the highest return and optimal utilization of cargo terminals
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to other Port Houston departments, including but not limited to Project Construction Management, Real Estate, Trade Development, and Environmental Affairs as required
• Develop short and long-term financial forecasts, revenue projects, and expense budgets for Multi-Purpose facilities, in alignment with the Chief Port Operations Officer
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, freight handlers, vessel operators, Houston ship pilots, the Port Terminal Railroad Association and other users of the Multi-Purpose facilities to resolve inquiries and support operations
• Interface with regulatory Agencies such as Customs and Border Protection, US Coast Guard, USDA and the Army Corp of Engineers as needed
• Assist users of Port Houston in the delivery of special project cargoes to our facilities
• Uphold safety, security, and environmental standards with all port users
• Direct the Central Maintenance department on project prioritization and routine maintenance needs
• Evaluate existing processes and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and proficiency
• Act in accordance with and promote Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Maritime Administration, Operations Management, Transportation, or related major from a public or accredited private academic institution required
• 7+ years related terminal logistics or management experience required
• Previous supervisory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Maritime operations and cargo handling equipment
• In depth technical and operational knowledge of all Port Houston Multi-Purpose facilities
• Knowledge of current lease agreements, freight handling assignments and related contractual obligations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Port Houston operating systems, Port Houston financial processes and Port Houston internal reporting Collaboration, relationship and team building skills
• Presentation and political skills
• Pragmatic and strategic decision-making skills
• Ability to promote business relationships
• Ability to delegate responsibility
• Ability to maintain perspective to manage conflict
• Ability to build customer and stakeholder loyalty and trust
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to continuously improve, make decisions and facilitate needed change
• Ability to employ a global perspective
• Ability to think creatively and take risks to achieve innovative results
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30

Key Competencies Required:

• Achieving Results
• Collaboration
• Information Monitoring
• Planning and Organizing
• Leading Through Vision and Values

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Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.