Senior Construction Manager

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support the Facilities Sector in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on improving construction management practices, staff development, and process standardization across multiple infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidate brings extensive horizontal construction management experience, CCM certification, and strong communication skills to coordinate with division heads, project sponsors, and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction management experience on horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Licensed professional or CCM (Certified Construction Manager).
• Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured onboarding sessions with new CMs and Inspectors.
• Assess current CM workflows, procedures, and business practices across infrastructure projects.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency and delivery.
• Develop standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, templates, and best practices.
• Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, sponsors, and stakeholders to improve execution.
• Lead portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls on schedule, budget, changes, risks, milestones.

Skills

Construction management

CCM licensed

Contract administration

Communication skills

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Greenbook/Caltrans knowledge

Leadership

Education

Architecture / Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support the Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will

provide strategic and operational support to the Construction Management (CM) and Inspection teams to improve consistency, strengthen construction management practices, enhance staff development, and support continuous improvement of business processes and project delivery. The Consultant shall work collaboratively with Division Management, Section Heads, Unit Heads, Construction Managers, and Inspectors to evaluate existing workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and assist with the implementation of standardized procedures, training initiatives, and best management practices.

The Senior Construction Manager shall possess demonstrated experience in horizontal public works construction, including Greenbook, Caltrans construction practices, construction administration, inspection, contract management, and public agency project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured on-boarding sessions with newly assigned CMs and Inspectors, ensuring consistent understanding of PMD III requirements and how they apply to construction delivery.
• Assess current construction management workflows, procedures, and business practices for all of infrastructure construction management (multiple sections).
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency, communication, and project delivery.
• Develop recommendations for standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, templates, and best practices.
• Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, project sponsors, and stakeholders to improve project execution.
• Lead recurring construction portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls, covering schedule performance, budget status, change management, risk items, and upcoming milestones.
• Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Section Head and Division-level reviews.
• Perform focused data checks and analyses in advance of key meetings (e.g., Board of Supervisors, Metro, Caltrans, strategic delivery partners, or sponsor report-outs), prioritizing projects that are upcoming, high-risk, or strategically significant.
• Identify recurring trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Serve as an independent resource to provide objective observations and recommendations regarding construction management best practices and operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication and resolution of procedural issues between project teams and management.
• Perform special assignments, operational reviews, and targeted analyses as requested by the Section Heads.
• Facilitate clarification of roles, responsibilities, and handoff processes with sponsor divisions, including transitions between Project Managers and CM & Inspection at construction start and closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum of10 years of construction management experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently complete assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain logs.
• Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits.
• Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges.
• Knowledge of the Greenbook or Caltrans specifications.

Salary Range: $173,000 to $185,000 yearlyLocation: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: This is full-time in-office but hybrid schedule may be acceptable

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.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: [phone].

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