Senior Project Engineer

Cordoba Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Facilities Sector and 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.

Requirements

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.
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic campus environment.
Ability to be on‑site regularly and engage directly with field personnel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with work order systems; such as WebTMA or Maximo are a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with strong relevant experience.

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 escalate concerns when necessary.
Support documentation, reporting, and communication between CSULA Facilities, stakeholders, and trade partners.

Benefits

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans
Vision insurance
Paid AD&D and life insurance
401k with an industry leading employer match
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
9 paid holidays
Other forms of paid time off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
Employee assistance program
Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being