Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Education & Facilities Sector. A senior project engineer in this setting plays a key role in supporting the Program Management Office’s construction operations through both technical expertise and administrative oversight. The role centers on reviewing and processing Change Orders, Field Orders, and other contractual documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across districtwide design and construction projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with PMO staff and College Project Teams, participate in coordination meetings to keep reviews on schedule, and maintain detailed logs and tracking tools for organizational use. Strong ability to interpret construction plans and drawings is essential, along with contributing to regular management reports that summarize project activity and progress
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and administrative support for the Program Management Office (PMO) Construction Department.
- Perform internal reviews of Change Orders (CO), Field Orders(FO), and other contractual documents for Districtwide Design/Construction projects.
- Coordinate with PMO staff and College Project Teams (CPT) on the review and processing of Change Orders for all active construction projects.
- Performs a detailed review of Change Order documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in coordination meetings to facilitate timely reviews.
- Maintain Change Order Logs and other tracking documents for PMO use and reference.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
- Assist in preparing weekly/monthly/quarterly reports for management review.
- Collects, tracks, reviews lessons learned, and submits for closeouts and for management review.
- Monitor changes and revisions to insure timely processing of Change Orders and Field Orders.
- Submits CO and FO for final PMO and District approvals.
- Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures for CO Processing.
- Facilitate the resolution of conflicts and issues to maintain a timely workflow.
- Assist in coordination meetings with the field CPT.
- Generate and distribute meeting minutes to confirm discussions.
- Maintain electronic files and records for all reviews.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Maintains a log of daily tasks and submits a monthly report to management for review.
- Perform other relatively similar administrative duties as directed by the PMO.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role or position in construction.
- BS/BA Degree in construction, engineering, or architecture. Four years of additional qualifying experience in excess of the minimum years stated above may be substituted for the requirededucation.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
- Experience using BlueBeam and Adobe software for document reviews/mark-ups.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
- Effectively manage daily work effort.
- Strong communication skills, both in writing and in verbal interactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with Change Orders and Supporting Documentation.
- Previous experience with educational projects.
- Experience working on a large client program;
- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with Prolog, Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Proliance, or other PMISsystems.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat Sign (formerly Adobe E-Sign).
Salary Range: $104,000 to $ $117,000 per year
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Environment: Onsite
Our Company
Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference
Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.
National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.
Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.
Enhancing Employee Well-Being
Benefits and Perks
: We 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.
Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.
For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.
Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!
