Project Manager II - Cordoba Corporation

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager II to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and operations, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. As a Project Manager II, you will play a critical role in driving project success, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.  You will be expected to utilize your extensive project management experience to navigate challenges, mitigate risks, and implement best practices. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from team members to senior executives, will be essential in maintaining transparency and securing buy-in. Additionally, you will be responsible for continuously improving project processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities include, without limitation:

• Reviewing and summarizing project data, conducting field checks for compliance of construction with design documents and DSA requirements.
• Monitoring, reporting and providing recommendations and solutions to the College Project Director and PMO relative to current project status, delivery objectives, schedule, costs, budget, staffing, delays, disputes, changes, and compliance with SOP and other construction requirements.
• Identifies risks, proposes approaches to mitigating their impacts and maintains a risk register database to enter and update risks and mitigation plans.
• Coordinates with the College, Design Team and others to develop and execute construction phasing and swing space plans and tracks progress against those plans.
• Works with the Design Team, contractors, inspectors, DSA, and others to resolve complex, construction related issues in a timely manner and within budget.
• Directly oversees the closeout of Campus Projects for compliance with the requirements of DSA, District, and PMO including coordination with the College’s relocation project manager of activities related to FF&E, asset disposition/surplus, and other matters pertaining to relocation.
• Assist other CPLT and CPT members in the management and coordination of the planning, programming and design phases of Campus Projects and in reporting to the College stakeholders, District and PMO.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• 7 years’ experience in management of multiple construction projects.
• 2 years of the foregoing 7 years of experience in educational facility design and construction
• 4 years additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.
• Experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant provisions of the California Public Contract Code.
• Experience in formal construction partnering.
• A current and valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• A current and valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction. Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA). construction/design processes or similar processes.
• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include planning, design, construction and closeout.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods.
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems and successfully deliver projects.

Salary Range: $155,000 to $165,000

Location: Los Angeles, CA 

Work Environment: Onsite

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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