Rudy Zelaya
Assistant Director @Port of San Diego
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Director @Port of San Diego
San Diego, CA, US
Direct, plan, organize, assign, monitor, coordinate, evaluate, manage and direct the activities of staff and work of the Engineering-Construction Department, including engineering design, preliminary engineering reports, project management, surveying, consultant and construction contract administration, construction inspection, scheduling, resource loading, quality control and cost estimating; provides expert professional assistance and support to District management and the Board of Port Commissioners on engineering, construction and major maintenance, and related facilities matters; and performs related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RUDY ZELAYA
I provide leadership across complex engineering, construction, and capital infrastructure programs in a highly visible public-agency environment. As a leader of the Engineering & Construction branch, I serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership who helps align priorities, resources, and deliver across a portfolio of high-impact public investments.I operate at the intersection of capital strategy, financial stewardship, and operational execution. My role spans long-range program planning, budget development and forecasting, and disciplined expenditure management, while navigating competing priorities, public accountability, and enterprise-level risk. I bring sound judgment, executive presence, and decisive leadership to high-stakes decision-making in fast-paced environments.Recognized as a trusted advisor and organizational leader, my work spans across divisions and with governing bodies, stakeholders, and industry partners to turn strategy into execution; delivering infrastructure that performs, endures, and creates lasting public value.
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