Senior Construction Manager

Cordoba; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation & sick leave

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead El Camino College projects in Torrance, CA. The role requires a confident, client-facing professional who can coordinate with the client, contractors, consultants, and internal teams to meet district goals and timelines.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of construction management experience in education facilities with DSA experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction management experience in education facilities with DSA jurisdiction.
• DSA experience is required.
• Strong client-facing presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, scheduling, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases from pre-construction to close-out for assigned projects.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities ensuring alignment with district goals and quality standards.
• Serve as primary liaison between client, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation with accuracy and accountability.
• Lead cross-discipline coordination and proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and DSA requirements.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders at all levels.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Job description

Overview

Cordoba is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager (SCM) to lead El Camino College projects. Serving as a key representative for our team and a primary point of contact for our client. This role requires a confident, client‑facing professional with exceptional communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic project environment. Experience in educational facility construction, public works, DSA, and/or large commercial projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phases of all assigned projects.
• Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities for various projects, ensuring alignment with district goals, timelines, and quality standards
• Serve as the primary liaison between the client, contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation with precision and accountability
• Lead coordination efforts across multiple disciplines, resolving issues proactively
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and DSA requirements
• Provide clear, consistent communication to stakeholders at all levels
• Monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions as needed
• Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction management experience in similar education facilities, particularly in DSA jurisdiction
• Proven experience in:
  • Athletic field construction
  • Modular building installations
  • Ground-up construction
• DSAexperience is required
• Strong client‑facing presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Solid understanding of construction processes, scheduling, and project controls

Preferred:

• Institutional/Higher Ed experience preferred but not required
• Experience working for an owner, CM firm, and/or general contractor on large construction projects of $20M+ is a plus

Salary Range: $160,000 to $175,000 yearly

Location: Torrance, 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 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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