Planning & Development Project Manager

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm, Cordoba Corporation, is seeking a Planning & Development Project Manager in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' experience managing complex public and educational projects. This role involves oversight of project development phases, budget management, and collaboration with the design team. Join a company dedicated to building excellence in infrastructure and enhancing employee well-being with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance plans

401k with employer match

Generous vacation and sick leave accruals

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing public/educational or commercial projects.
• Proficiency in managing educational modernization projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of project development from pre-construction to close-out.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding project status.
• Coordinate with public agencies and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Coordination with Public Agencies

Complex Problem-Solving

Report Preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Planning & Development Project Manager to support the Education Sector. The ideal candidate will manage, oversee and coordinate all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects. As a Project Manager, you’ll collaborate with the design team to maintain the approved project scope. Your responsibilities include organizing and preparing reports for upper management, coordinating with public agencies, monitoring project budgets, and resolving complex planning and construction issues. With a minimum of 10 years’ experience managing public/educational or commercial projects, you’ll ensure project scopes align with approved definitions. Proficiency in managing educational modernization projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
• Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
• Monitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projects
• Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements
• Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definition
• Assists project team with contracts, bid and contract planning
• Implements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and implement approved changes
• Evaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results
• Works with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-out
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferred

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated

Salary range: $125,000 to $135,000 per year.

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation: Building Excellence in Infrastructure

Cordoba Corporation, a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm, has a proventrack recordof success. Ourexpertisespans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Through close collaboration with our clients, we have consistently delivered complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across California,demonstratingour stability and growth potential.

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, Cordobamaintainsa solid presence statewide. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation: Enhancing Employee Well-Being!

At Cordoba Corporation, we value our employees and their well-being.That'swhy we offer a comprehensive range of benefits andperks.We provide multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance, all of which are subsidized for both employees and dependents. Our benefits package also includes employer-paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry-leading employer match, generousvacationand 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. In addition, employees are eligible for our employeeassistanceprogram and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being. We believe that by taking care of our employees, we can all thrive together.

Cordoba Corporation is committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities and promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for our success, and we value and respect every individual's uniquecontribution.

Harassment-Free Workplace: Westrictly prohibitworkplace 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 within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries oraccommodation,pleaseget in touch withour HR Departmentat(213) 895-0224.

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

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