Construction Manager

Cordoba Corporation

$150K — $168K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of construction management experience with horizontal infrastructure projects.
  • Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
  • Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in interpreting contract plans and specifications.
  • Able to develop and maintain project logs.
  • Skilled in facilitating project team and client meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct onboarding sessions for new Construction Managers and Inspectors.
  • Assess and improve current construction management workflows and procedures.
  • Identify gaps and opportunities for improved project delivery and communication.
  • Develop standardized procedures and guidance for project management.
  • Evaluate collaboration between staff, consultants, and stakeholders to enhance execution.
  • Lead construction portfolio reviews tracking performance and milestones.
  • Prepare reports and materials for leadership review.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
  • Paid AD&D and life insurance included.
  • 401k plan with competitive employer match.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
  • Nine paid holidays and other paid time off available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
  • Access to employee assistance and well-being programs.
Full Job Description
Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Construction Manager to support the Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will

provide strategic and operational support to the Construction Management (CM) and Inspection teams to improve consistency, strengthen construction management practices, enhance staff development, and support continuous improvement of business processes and project delivery. The Consultant shall work collaboratively with Division Management, Section Heads, Unit Heads, Construction Managers, and Inspectors to evaluate existing workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and assist with the implementation of standardized procedures, training initiatives, and best management practices.

 

The Construction Manager shall possess demonstrated experience in horizontal public works construction, including Greenbook, Caltrans construction practices, construction administration, inspection, contract management, and public agency project delivery.

 

Responsibilities
  • Conduct structured on-boarding sessions with newly assigned CMs and Inspectors, ensuring consistent understanding of PMD III requirements and how they apply to construction delivery.
  • Assess current construction management workflows, procedures, and business practices for all of infrastructure construction management (multiple sections).
  • Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency, communication, and project delivery.
  • Develop recommendations for standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, templates, and best practices.
  • Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, project sponsors, and stakeholders to improve project execution.
  • Lead recurring construction portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls, covering schedule performance, budget status, change management, risk items, and upcoming milestones.
  • Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Section Head and Division-level reviews.
  • Perform focused data checks and analyses in advance of key meetings (e.g., Board of Supervisors, Metro, Caltrans, strategic delivery partners, or sponsor report-outs), prioritizing projects that are upcoming, high-risk, or strategically significant.
  • Identify recurring trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Serve as an independent resource to provide objective observations and recommendations regarding construction management best practices and operational effectiveness.
  • Facilitate communication and resolution of procedural issues between project teams and management.
  • Perform special assignments, operational reviews, and targeted analyses as requested by the Section Heads.
  • Facilitate clarification of roles, responsibilities, and handoff processes with sponsor divisions, including transitions between Project Managers and CM & Inspection at construction start and closeout.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years (CM I) or 10 years (CM II) of construction management experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects.
  • Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to independently complete assignments.
  • Ability to develop and maintain logs.
  • Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits.
  • Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.
  • Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges.
  • Knowledge of the Greenbook or Caltrans specifications.

Salary Range: $150,000 to 168,000 yearlyLocation: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Benefits and PerksWe 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.

 

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

 

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