Manager of Waterfront Development Projects (0931) - Port of San Francisco (160218)

*** CLERICALLY AMENDED ON 7/23/26: This announcement has been amended and extended due to a clerical error in the minimum qualifications, of which three (3) of the five (5) years of required experience must include supervising professionals. *** This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: Application Opening:  July 14, 2026 Application Deadline:  July 30, 2026 Annual Compensation (Range A):   $161,382 - $205,972  Recruitment ID:  PBT-0931-160218 The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City. The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes. The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe. For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit  SFPort.com . Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .  Real Estate and Development Division The Real Estate & Development Division is responsible for all leasing, property management, asset management, and development of the Port's commercial and industrial property along the 7.5 miles of Port property. The Port has over 500 commercial and industrial tenants, representing more than 20 million square feet of occupied space and approximately $52 million in annual revenue. This does not include leases to maritime tenants managed by the Maritime Division. Real estate asset and property management duties entail lease negotiations, lease and property administration and enforcement, and asset value enhancement. Under general direction, the   Manager of Waterfront Development Projects leads the structuring, negotiation, implementation, and execution of the Port's most complex waterfront real estate and infrastructure development transactions that advance the Port's strategic goals. The position oversees a multidisciplinary team of professional staff and project personnel responsible for advancing the Port's waterfront development initiatives. This role is central to delivering transformative public-private partnership projects along San Francisco's 7.5-mile waterfront while balancing economic vitality, public access, environmental stewardship, climate resilience, historic preservation, and equity. The incumbent serves as the Port's senior development manager for high-profile public and private development initiatives, providing strategic leadership throughout all phases of project delivery – from project conception, financial feasibility analysis, and policy development through environmental review, regulatory approvals, transaction negotiations, public engagement, Commission approvals, implementation, and project closeout. Working collaboratively with internal divisions, City agencies, developers, community stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and elected officials, the incumbent develops innovative development strategies and transaction frameworks that further the Port's long-term waterfront vision and public trust responsibilities. The essential functions of this position include: Development Leadership and Project Management Leads and oversees the Port's most complex waterfront development, infrastructure, and public-private partnership (P3s), projects from project conception through implementation and closeout. Establishes project strategies, priorities, schedules, budgets, and transaction frameworks that support the Port's strategic, financial, operational, and policy objectives. Directs multidisciplinary teams responsible for planning, financial analysis, environmental review, regulatory approvals, real estate transactions, construction coordination, and project implementation. Monitors project performance, identifies issues affecting scope, schedules, or budgets, and develops solutions to advance project objectives. Real Estate Transactions and Negotiations Structures, negotiates, and executes complex public-private partnerships (P3s), ground leases, disposition and development agreements, exclusive negotiation agreements, easements, and other real estate agreements for major waterfront development projects. Develops innovative transaction structures that balance public benefits, financial viability, operational needs, and long-term stewardship of Port assets. Evaluates financial feasibility, business terms, project risks, and market conditions to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes. Identifies and mitigates legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks associated with