Ralph Graves
Company Description
The Port of Seattle is a municipality of the State of Washington. It operates the seaport, Sea Tac Airport and other holdings to create jobs and stimulate economic activity in King County and the surrounding region.
Job Description
Oversee design and construction of projects and all types of contracting in support of the operating divisions (Seaport, Aviation, Real Estate) of the Port. Direct report to the Port CEO.
Employment History
29 years U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officer (troop and Engineer District assignments), 5 years project controls lead for Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project consultant (Parsons Brinckerhoff), 4 years in current position with the Port.
Education
BS (concentration in civil engineering), U.S. Military Academy
Master of Engineering, UC Berkeley
Master of Science, Industrial College of the Armed Forces
PhD (civil engineering), Stevens Institute of Technology
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
If at the Port offices on Alaskan Way, then some scheduling flexibility. If at SU, then best first thing in the morning or else in the evening. Weekends also possible.