Engineering Construction Manager - Water

Cordoba Corporation•Los Gatos, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking an Engineering Construction Manager to join our Water sector to manage a $180 million water treatment plant upgrade project. The Construction Manager will act as the owner’s representative providing expert advice to the client as needed and oversee specific construction management functions including safety, risk, quality assurance, as built drawings and asset management. The position will also manage a SCADA and electrical inspection subcontractor as well as a plant shut down and start up specialist. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in construction management of potable water treatment facilities. 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. Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim, with Engineering News-Record (ENR) consistently ranking 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, and approaching projects with multifaceted strategies to ensure successful outcomes. With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence with offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego. Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor and are committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
3-6 years of Civil Engineering experience
2 years of Construction Project Management experience
Strong experience with safety and risk management on construction projects
Knowledge of current potable water treatment processes, systems, and regulations
Experience managing the construction and inspection of potable water facilities including treatment and distribution systems
Experience interpreting specifications, preparing cost estimates and schedules for potable water infrastructure
Experience in developing and implementing quality management plans
Experience training and mentoring interns and junior engineers
Proficiency using Bluebeam Revu and automated scheduling software
Advanced proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Ability to manage difficult projects and diverse teams of client and subconsultant technical and non-technical staff to develop consensus, remain within budget and deliver projects on schedule
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
California Civil Engineering Professional Engineering License (CA PE)

Responsibilities

Support the owner’s team in managing construction activities for the potable water treatment plant upgrade, ensuring work follows project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with day‑to‑day field coordination across civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/control disciplines, escalating issues to senior staff when needed.
Monitor contractor activities for safety compliance, quality standards, and adherence to approved schedules and work plans.
Coordinate with plant operations staff and specialty subcontractors to plan and support shutdowns, tie‑ins, testing, and startup activities.
Work with SCADA and electrical inspection subcontractors to track progress, review findings, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Review submittals, RFIs, and change requests; maintain organized project records including logs, reports, and as‑built documentation.
Conduct field inspections, document deficiencies, and verify corrective actions in accordance with the project’s quality management plan.
Track construction progress against the schedule, identify potential delays, and communicate impacts to the project team.
Assist with cost tracking, pay application reviews, and quantity verification to support accurate forecasting and budget management.
Participate in project meetings, prepare meeting notes, and follow up on action items with contractors, engineers, and client staff.
Ensure construction activities comply with potable water treatment standards, environmental requirements, and facility safety protocols.
Maintain strong communication with the client, design team, regulatory agencies, and plant operations to ensure alignment and timely decision‑making.

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plans
Multiple dental insurance plans
Vision insurance
Plans subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire
Paid AD&D insurance
Paid life insurance
401k with an industry leading employer match
Generous vacation accruals
Generous sick leave accruals
9 paid holidays
Other forms of paid time off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement
Dependent care reimbursement
Commuter benefit plans
Employee assistance program
Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being