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Assistant Construction Manager

Cordoba Corporation
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2027

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to join our Facilities Sector. The Assistant Construction Manager fulfills the role of regular on-site support for the Construction Manager. The individual fulfilling this role should already have a foundational proficiency in technical construction knowledge and related management (e.g. understanding construction documents, scheduling, assessing contractor change order requests, cost management, etc.). 

 

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical and engineering support to the construction manager. Coordinates with District staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants and other construction support staff.
  • Participates in, and often runs, design or construction meetings.
  • Makes field checks on construction activity to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established district standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements.
  • Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings.
  • Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photo reports for project team.
  • Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders.
  • Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts.
  • Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants, including review of invoices and contractor applications for payment.
  • Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues.
  • Coordinates with architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, construction change documents, etc.
  • Generates and distributes meeting minutes.
  • Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the contractor.
  • Maintain project files in both electronic and paper format and utilizes Procore.
  • Manages the review of submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in construction management or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge / experience).
  • Coordinate multiple construction projects simultaneously
  • Communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships with District staff, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.
  • Ability to lead meetings, communicate directly with owners and project stakeholders, inspectors, contractors, and architects
  • Excellent communication skills; interpersonal, written and verbal
  • Strong detail orientation and time management skills

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000 yearly

Location: Glendora, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. We specialize in education and facilities, transportation, and water and energy. In collaboration with our clients, Cordoba has facilitated the development of several complex and highly visible infrastructure projects throughout California.

Our efforts have resulted in national recognition from Engineering News-Record as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm”. We are proud to share that ENR has also recently recognized Cordoba in 2018 as a “top 100 design firm” in California.

Cordoba's business model has been commended for its efficiency, encouraging work dynamic, and its multifaceted approach toward projects. Many of our professionals have received praise in the media as leaders in their field of expertise.

We have established a statewide presence throughout California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we also have offices located in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Cordoba Corporation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

If you need special assistance or accommodation, please contact Cordoba Corporations HR Department at: (213)895-0224.

Salary : $80,000 - $130,000

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