Project Manager (Facilities)

Cordoba Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development of educational facilities projects in the San Diego metropolitan area. You will guide work from concept through construction, coordinating with district leadership, stakeholders, and design teams to establish goals, scope, and budgets.

The role requires managing design consultants, cost controls, procurement, DS A coordination, and on-site district office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or closely related field.
• 10+ years progressively responsible project management experience within facilities/capital improvement programs or educational facilities.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through construction closeout (cradle-to-grave).
• Experience overseeing large-scale public agency, higher education, K-12, or community college capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction administration, project controls, cost management, scheduling, and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development from concept, programming, and feasibility through design and construction procurement.
• Collaborate with district leadership, campus stakeholders, facilities personnel, architects, engineers, and consultants to set goals, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage design consultants and oversee prep/review of documents for DSA review and approval.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering analyses, and risk assessments to optimize outcomes.
• Coordinate environmental reviews, permitting activities, and agency approvals.
• Support procurement activities, including consultant and contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Manage construction from NTP to DSA certification and financial closeout, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, changes, inspections, pay apps, and final certification.

Skills

Project management

Cradle-to-grave

Public sector projects

Construction administration

Cost management

Scheduling

Procurement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead project development efforts from concept, programming, and feasibility through design and construction procurement.
• Collaborate with District leadership, campus stakeholders, facilities personnel, architects, engineers, and consultants to establish project goals, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage design consultants and oversee the preparation and review of architectural and engineering documents in preparation for DSA review and approval.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering analyses, and risk assessments to optimize project outcomes.
• Coordinate environmental reviews, permitting activities, and agency approvals.
• Support procurement activities, including consultant and contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Manage construction from construction NTP to final DSA certification and financial closeout. All of which include management and tracking of RFIs, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Change Management process, Inspection coordination, solutions to field‑related matters, pay application for both contractor and professional services contracts, DSA closeout procedures tracking, and final certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience within project life cycle experience in facilities, capital improvement programs, or educational facilities.
• Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through construction closeout (cradle-to-grave project management).
• Experience overseeing large‑scale public agency, higher education, K‑12, or community college capital improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction administration, project controls, cost management, scheduling, and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing bond‑funded community college or university construction programs.
• Familiarity with California public contracting requirements and educational facility standards.
• Experience with OPSC, CDE, DSA, ADA, CEQA, and public works compliance requirements.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, DBIA, PE, or RA preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and other equivalent project management software.

Salary Range: $160,000 to $180,000 per year.

Location: San Diego metropolitan area, CA

Work Environment: 100% onsite at District offices or construction trailers.

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. We specialize in education and facilities, transportation, and water and energy. In collaboration with our clients, Cordoba has facilitated the development of several complex and highly visible infrastructure projects throughout California.

Our efforts have resulted in national recognition from Engineering News-Record as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm”. We are proud to share that ENR has also recently recognized Cordoba in 2018 as a “top 100 design firm” in California.

Cordoba's business model has been commended for its efficiency, encouraging work dynamic, and its multifaceted approach toward projects. Many of our professionals have received praise in the media as leaders in their field of expertise.

We have established a statewide presence throughout California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we also have offices located in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Cordoba Corporation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

If you need special assistance or accommodation, please contact Cordoba Corporations HR Department at: [phone].