Planning & Development Project Manager (M&O)

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with generous employer match

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Planning & Development Project Manager (M&O) in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires at least 10 years of project and construction management experience in Commercial, Public, or Educational Facility Construction, with an emphasis on modernization of K-12 facilities.

The position oversees all project phases, budget and schedule management, coordination with public agencies, and close-out activities with DSA. Onsite work environment in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Ten (10) years of full-time project/construction management experience in Commercial/Public/Educational facilities.
• Experience with modernizing K-12 facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pre-construction, bid/award, construction, and close-out phases.
• Coordinate with public agencies during pre-construction and construction.
• Manage project budget and schedule; monitor monthly budgets.
• Review contractor schedules, submittals, RFCs, and changes.
• Monitor payments to contractors, architects, engineers, and others.
• Administer professional service agreements between Architects and the District.
• Coordinate delivery of fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitor project close-out with DSA and financial close-out.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

BIM

LEED

CHPS

DSA

CCM certification

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Planning & Development Project Manager (M&O) to join our Facilities Sector. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project and construction management within the Commercial, Public, or Educational Facility Construction sectors. Modernization of existing K-12 educational facilities is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages oversees and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects.
• Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary.
• 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 during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work, coordinates with various District and Project staff.
• Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards; monitors the project budget on a monthly basis and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress.
• Manages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents.
• Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements are complied with.
• Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner.
• Reviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers and any other pertinent parties.
• Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District.
• Coordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture and equipment
• Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferrably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Ten (10) years' full time professional experience in the Project/Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction with full responsibility for coordinating complex modernization projects with construction values between $500,000 and $5M.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with the Division of State Architects (DSA) construction/design/certification process
• A CCM certification from CMCI may be substituted for the education requirement or additional years of experience may also be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Salary Range: $140,000 to $155,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

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 effective coverage in 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 accommodation, please contact our HR Department at: [phone].

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