Project Manager

Cordoba Corporation; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for the Energy-Gas sector to guide gas utility projects from planning through execution. The role emphasizes managing scope, budget, and schedules, with cross-functional team leadership and a strong grasp of cost management and corporate processes.

This is a hybrid position based in our Portland, OR office. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within utilities, a bachelor’s degree, and PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in utilities projects.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts across multiple projects.
• Experience managing a team and assigning work to team members.
• Ability to navigate internal organizational procedures and interpret policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, cost, budget, and schedule changes for small to medium complexity projects.
• Lead monthly discipline reviews and progress evaluations with alignment to goals.
• Oversee the project team to meet objectives and navigate interdepartmental processes.
• Analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Apply cost management and corporate accounting reports for financial oversight.
• Develop goals based on client requirements and strategic planning.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Cost management

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PM software

Scheduling tools

Cost management tools

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm and we are seeking a Project Manager to join our Energy-Gas sector. The Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of Gas utility projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs. This role involves managing scope, budget, and schedules, resolving complex issues, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes. The manager applies analytical thinking, independent judgment, and a strong understanding of cost management and corporate processes to guide project performance. Ideal candidates are proactive, collaborative, and skilled at navigating organizational systems to drive efficiency and results.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, cost, budget, and schedule changes, maintaining project activities by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues for small to medium complexity projects.
• Lead monthly discipline reviews and progress evaluations, ensuring performance management, budget development, and policy/process approvals are aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee the project team to meet project and organizational objectives, providing consultation on navigating interdepartmental systems and processes.
• Analyze and evaluate complex problems, considering a wide range of alternatives to determine the most effective solutions aligned with customer needs and project goals.
• Manage complex tasks to accomplish objectives, regularly exercising independent judgment and making informed recommendations.
• Continuously seek professional resolutions to conflicts and improvement opportunities in efficiency and performance.
• Utilize a fundamental understanding of cost management and corporate accounting reports to support financial oversight and decision-making.
• Develop goals and objectives based on client requirements, demonstrating customer focus through strategic planning and departmental alignment.
• Apply job-specific expertise to contribute to organizational objectives, independently making decisions and taking responsibility for actions, outcomes, and results.
• Seek advice and perspectives from internal and external sources to enhance decision-making and project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with Utilities industry projects
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across multiple, simultaneous projects
• Experience managing a team and assigning work to team members
• Ability to navigate the internal organizational procedures and can interpret policies/procedures
• Ability to communicate mission, objectives and safety philosophy in decision making and supervising the work of others
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency using project management software, scheduling tools, and cost management/cost control tools
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Range: $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Work Location: Hybrid 3-5 days per week in the Portland, OR office

Travel: Occasional travel to project sites in the Portland area

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized 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.