Senior Project Engineer

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans

401k with employer match

Generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join their Facilities Sector in Los Angeles, California. The role focuses on coordinating minor construction, tenant improvements, and small capital projects for California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in facilities construction, are highly organized, and can effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.

The position comes with a competitive salary between $97K to $110K yearly and offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, facilities construction, or related project coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field coordination, and trade interactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders, including trades, campus staff, and project managers.
• Experience coordinating small-scale construction or improvement projects.
• Familiarity with work order systems such as WebTMA or Maximo is a plus.
• Highly organized and proactive, comfortable in a dynamic campus environment.
• Ability to be on-site regularly and engage directly with field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate minor construction and small capital projects across the CSULA campus.
• Work directly with trades personnel to understand scope and ensure execution.
• Assist M&O by communicating with trades and clarifying work requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate dates and logistics for project activities.
• Provide on-site presence to support field execution.
• Help develop and refine process workflows.
• Track project progress and identify issues.
• Support documentation and communication between CSULA Facilities, stakeholders, and trade partners.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Field coordination

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

WebTMA

Maximo

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Facilities Sector. We are seeking for a Senior Project Engineer to support our client, California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), within the Facilities Services and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) environment. This role is ideal for a hands‑on, process‑minded individual who can coordinate small capital projects, tenant improvements, and minor construction activities while working directly with trades, vendors, and campus stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate minor construction, tenant improvement, and small capital projects across the CSULA campus.
• Work directly with trades personnel (plumbers, movers, electricians, etc.) to understand scope, sequence tasks, and ensure proper execution.
• Assist M&O by communicating with trades, clarifying work requirements, and confirming the order of operations for each project.
• Schedule and coordinate dates, access, and logistics for project activities.
• Provide on‑site presence to offer guidance, answer questions, and support field execution.
• Help develop and refine process workflows, including integration and use of a Work Order system.
• Track project progress, identify issues, and elevate concerns when necessary.
• Support documentation, reporting, and communication between CSULA Facilities, stakeholders, and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, facilities construction, or related project coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field coordination, and trade interactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders, including trades, campus staff, and project managers.
• Experience coordinating small‑scale construction or improvement projects.
• Familiarity with work order systems; such as WebTMA or Maximo are a plus.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic campus environment.
• Ability to be on‑site regularly and engage directly with field personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with strong relevant experience.

Salary Range: $97K to $110K/yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

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.