OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
FOR ENGINEERING

• Formulates and updates a comprehensive port development plan for the PPA Ports System.
  

• Prescribes procedures/guidelines governing the planning, design, construction, repair and maintenance of all port  facilities under the PPA Ports System as well as the maintenance of cargo handling and engineering equipment owned by the Authority.
  

• Undertakes the preparation of port master plans and feasibility studies including environmental impact studies.
  

• Supervises and/or implements port construction projects at its own or through private constructors.
  

• Undertakes  capital and maintenance  dredging including the maintenance of PPA dredging fleet.
  

• Implements the Constructors Performance Evaluation System.
  

• Evaluates and prescribes engineering rules and regulations governing the development and construction  of private ports in the country.
  

• Undertakes topographic and hydrographic surveys, soil investigation studies and environmental assessment required for port infrastructure development and construction.
  

• Keeps abreast on the latest trend and technology on the planning, design and construction of port infrastructure facilities, including dredging and reclamation.
  

• Handles BOT/private financed projects.
  

• Performs other related functions.