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Design Manager III

Cordoba Corporation
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2027

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Design Manager III to support the Facilities Sector. The selected candidate will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop business cases for potential initiatives. Bring over 15 years of experience managing complex building and infrastructure designs, with a strong background in aviation projects. Hold a degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field, with professional licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a multi-disciplined team of planners, architects, engineers, and other professionals to guide the planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and activation of various airport capital improvement projects
  • Coordinate with Clients & Stakeholders to develop a Business Case for potential Capital Projects
  • Develop and present preliminary design alternatives and comparative analysis to address requests and/or concerns from LAWA leadership and/or project stakeholders throughout the planning & design process
  • Review planning & design submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the applicable project requirements, and provide meaningful & constructive feedback to the planning & design team. This may include reviewing & commenting on conformance to applicable codes & regulations, industry standards, and unique owner performance requirements.
  • Solicit feedback from internal and external project stakeholders, and guide design teams through competing interests and projects constraints to ensure the best possible outcomes with respect to quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, resiliency, innovation, user-experience, constructability, operational flexibility, maintainability, etc.
  • Manage planning & design efforts throughout all stages of a project (Project Definition, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration) to ensure that projects fulfill their mission, while remaining on-schedule and on-budget.
  • Facilitate smooth transitions as projects advance from planning through design, procurement, construction, and activation.
  • Manage design efforts across multiple projects to ensure a cohesive architectural statement and user-experience throughout the LAX campus.

Qualifications

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

 

  • Minimum 15 Years of Professional Experience in managing the design of large, complex building projects, utilities, and infrastructure improvements, preferably on large complex airport capital projects
  • Design management of complex aviation improvements experience required
  • Experienced in managing a team of design professionals
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or related field
  • A Licensed Architect or Engineer is desirable. (but not required)
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.)
  • Familiar with Planning & Design Software (AutoDesk, Sketchup, etc.)

Salary range: $140,000 to $158,000 per year.

Location: Los Angeles, CA.  This role is 100 percent onsite.

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized 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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Salary : $140,000 - $158,000

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