Project Manager (GIS, Disaster Recovery, Post-Disaster Rebuild)

Cordoba•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$200,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a senior-level Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex disaster recovery, post-disaster rebuild, public works, infrastructure, and facilities capital improvement programs in its Facilities Sector. The position oversees projects through planning, design, environmental review, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out. It calls for proficiency with GIS software, geography, community forums, dashboard management, and Power BI reporting related to disaster recovery and rebuilding. The Project Manager leads highly visible, politically sensitive, and technically complex projects, coordinating with government agencies, utility providers, consultants, contractors, funding partners, and community stakeholders. The role includes strategic oversight of multiple projects and teams, project governance and controls, budgeting and scheduling, procurement and contract administration, risk management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting. The position is based in Los Angeles, California; telework is optional.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
Professional credential such as Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent.
At least 15 years of progressively responsible project management experience delivering public works, infrastructure, facilities, or capital improvement projects.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar capital projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
Leadership experience overseeing multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and contractors.
Strong knowledge of project controls, cost management, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, and construction management practices.
Ability to independently manage highly complex projects with significant stakeholder involvement and regulatory requirements.
Experience coordinating infrastructure systems involving roads, water, wastewater, stormwater, utilities, and public facilities.
Extensive experience reviewing and directing feasibility studies, condition assessments, environmental documents, and construction documentation.
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing change orders, claims resolution, and contract modifications.
Excellent oral communication, presentation, facilitation, and technical writing skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing competing priorities and critical deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading disaster recovery, emergency response, resilience, or post-disaster rebuilding programs.
Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance funding requirements and Cal OES reimbursement documentation.
Experience delivering projects funded through state and federal grant programs.
Experience working with local municipalities, counties, public works agencies, transportation agencies, and utility providers.
Program management experience overseeing multiple concurrent capital improvement projects and project management staff.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification in addition to professional licensure.
Experience presenting to executive leadership, governing boards, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, development, and execution of large-scale public works, infrastructure, and rebuild projects from inception through completion.
Provide strategic oversight of concurrent capital projects and project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, funding requirements, and recovery milestones.
Serve as the primary liaison with executive leadership, elected officials, regulatory agencies, community organizations, utilities, and other external stakeholders.
Direct project managers, consultants, design professionals, and construction management teams.
Establish project governance structures, reporting frameworks, risk management strategies, and quality assurance processes.
Lead project programming, including scope development, capital planning, budget forecasting, and funding strategy coordination.
Manage budgets, schedules, contingencies, cash flow projections, and resource allocations across projects or programs.
Oversee procurement, consultant selection, professional services agreements, and construction contracts.
Review and approve feasibility studies, environmental documents, condition assessments, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Lead evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of significant project changes, claims, disputes, and contract modifications.
Coordinate infrastructure systems, including transportation, roadways, water, sewer, stormwater, utilities, and public facilities.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting requirements, funding conditions, and agency standards.
Facilitate executive meetings, public outreach events, stakeholder workshops, and interagency coordination.
Identify and mitigate project risks and develop strategies for schedule delays, budget impacts, and technical challenges.
Prepare and present project status reports, performance metrics, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies.
Support disaster recovery and rebuilding through strategic planning, accelerated project delivery, and coordination with emergency response and recovery partners.

Benefits

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans; plans are subsidized for employees and dependents, with coverage effective in the first month after hire.
Vision insurance.
Paid AD&D and life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Vacation and sick leave accruals.
Nine paid holidays and other paid time off.
Flexible spending accounts for medical care and dependent care reimbursement.
Commuter benefit plans.
Employee assistance program.
Well-being benefits, including stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.