Junior M&O Project Manager

Cordoba Corporation

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Project/Construction Management, ideally in educational or public agency projects
  • Familiar with all construction phases from pre-construction to close-out
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and Cal OSHA standards
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management preferred
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) can substitute for formal education
  • Experience can be substituted year-for-year, demonstrating proficiency in related duties

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and oversee pre-construction and project development phases
  • Collaborate with PDPM to validate site conditions for project scope
  • Create concept drawings for visualization of project scope
  • Review design feedback and recommend scopes of work
  • Draft progress reports for the PDPM and management
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state agency requirements
  • Assist monitoring project budgets to reflect accurate status

Benefits

  • Networking opportunities within a leading civil engineering firm
  • Hands-on involvement in various project phases and development
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Onsite work in a collaborative environment
  • Access to cutting-edge project management tools and technology
Full Job Description
Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering firm based in California specializing in education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. We are seeking a Junior M&O Project Manager to support its Education Sector. In this role the candidate will support the full lifecycle of assigned projects, assisting with coordination and oversight across pre‑construction, project development, bidding, award, and close‑out activities. Working closely with the Planning and Development Project Manager (PDPM), this role helps validate existing site conditions, develop accurate project scopes, and prepare concept drawings to visualize proposed work. The Junior M&O Project Manager reviews design team feedback, evaluates proposed scopes of work, and provides informed recommendations to the PDPM. They also prepare clear, concise reports for PDPM and management to support decision‑making and ensure smooth project progression.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in the coordination and oversight of all facets of pre-construction, project development,bid/award, and the project close-out phase of all assigned projects
  • Work closely with PDPM to validate existing site conditions in preparation of the project scope
  • Draft concept drawings to assist with the visualization of the project scope
  • Review feedback and proposed scopes of work from the design team and provide recommendationsto the Planning and Development Project Manager (PDPM)
  • Draft reports to the PDPM and management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
  • Coordinate with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed;Coordinate with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely actionon successive phases of project completion
  • Assist the PDPM with monitoring project budgets and ensure that budgets accurately reflect thestatus/progress of projects
  • Assist the PDPM with reviewing project status and overall planning, design, and construction projectprogress, and ensure the project scope stays within the approved project definition
  • Assist the project team with contracts, bids, and contract planning
  • Assist with the development of project or program policy guidelines and procedures, and suggestimprovements
  • Recommend new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results
  • Work with technical personnel to estimate building costs and changes
  • Maintain facility inventory maps with AutoCAD software
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Project/Construction Management, preferably in an educational facility or public agency project; involved in all phases of construction, including pre-construction activities and planning, monitoring construction progress, and close-out activities.
  • Experience in safety construction protocols, Cal OSHA requirements, and environmental procedures.
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
  • Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for therequired education
  • Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year-for-year basisbasis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated

Preferred:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Bluebeam
  • Adobe
  • AutoCAD
  • Report writing
  • Revit & Revit Enscape
  • Arc GIS
  • Use of Asset and Work Management System (Maximo)

Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

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