Senior Project Manager - Construction

Cordoba • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $200,000 - $228,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Education and Facilities Sector. This onsite role leads a construction team in accordance with District and program policies and procedures for college construction bond operations. The position requires presence on campus and interaction with the Campus Director, Campus President, and Vice President.

The Senior Project Manager provides functional direction over construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control. The role also supports bid and contract planning, fiscal management, coordination across District departments, policy development, and project risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management; a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) may substitute for the education requirement.
• 15 years of full-time paid professional project or construction management experience.
• 5 years of experience managing large programs with projects having construction values exceeding $60 million per project (not cumulative).
• 5 years of experience in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects; experience may include projects outside California.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework in business administration, public relations, accounting, finance, personnel management, or communication.
• Design-build experience.
• Experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified projects and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS).
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction and design processes.
• Valid California registration as an architect or professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex construction project issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Develop, assign, and monitor the performance of OARs for assigned construction projects.
• Review project status and progress against submitted construction schedules.
• Review construction project change orders and assess their impact on the District.
• Assist Regional Directors and Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning.
• Assess bid specifications for District needs and the likelihood of completion within the stated timeline.
• Review construction project database status and monitor scheduling and cost-control reporting variances.
• Review and verify applications for payment and perform fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
• Provide functional direction for construction schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
• Review and monitor administration of architect and related-consultant contracts.
• Coordinate program activities with District branches and departments, including Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management, Facilities Contract Administration, the Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts.
• Review and recommend actions to resolve construction project disputes.
• Develop and recommend internal policies.
• Participate in project risk assessments and discussions to identify impacts.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior