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Airport Senior Construction Manager

Cordoba Corporation
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2027

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking an Aviation/Airport Senior Construction Manager to join our Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the program. The Construction Manager will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The Construction Manager will support the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, ensuring that risk mitigation for construction activities are optimized, working and coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring to meet the client's standards.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of the project.
  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well asthe methods and techniques to be utilized for installation.
  • Ensure construction operations follow approved work plans and Area Shutdown Requests (ASR’s) and all proper notifications are made
  • Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected
  • Ensure all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications, including approved changes, submittals and RFI’s
  • Work with Construction Contractor and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identify critical milestones and priorities
  • Monitor budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule
  • Monitor the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals
  • Keep alert to possible problem areas and take preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project
  • Ensure the use of sound and safe construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost
  • Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients
  • Ensure effective implementati on of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies
  • Contribute to the advancement of TDG’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders
  • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
  • Participate in all necessary coordination meetings with the construction contractor, trade partners, stakeholders, the client's Operations, etc.
  • Review Contractor Potential Change Order Claims for Merit and negotiate to final resolution

Qualifications

  • 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Optional certificati ons may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. or any other relevantprofessional licensure and/or certifications
  • Experience with projects more than $100 million in value.
  • Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design CMAR and Design/Build
  • Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
  • Multiple positions are anticipated – Submitted experience to emphasis airport concourse scope, airport headhouse scope, or site/civil scope.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
  • Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PM Web)

Salary Range: $173,000 to $195,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Enviornment: Onsite

Note: Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates based on business needs and final offer letter

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 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.

 

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!

 

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