Director of Electric Programs

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking a Director of Electric Programs for our Energy-Electric sector to lead and manage a team of Electric Utility Transmission, Distribution and Substation professionals.

The Director role is responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of programs completed by internal and third-party firms. This doer-seller role will support team development, help establish and maintain design standards, grow the business and earn new work, build strong relationships with client teams while ensuring all program goals and objectives are met within target dates and budget. The Director will lead a team of Electric sector personnel in all activities relating to design, engineering, project management and monitor KPIs for program delivery excellence. This is a front-line leadership position. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct reports; motivate, coach and mentor skilled professionals and delegate project work. Must be capable of managing collaboration and conflict resolution to achieve successful results. It is expected that the successful candidate will practice behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of electric utility client programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
• Grow and develop contracts with existing clients and lead business development for new projects and clients.
• Develop, track, and maintain production, financial, and quality metrics for every phase of a given project.
• Ensure monthly targets set at the executive level are tracking, trending, and forecasted on schedule and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Propose, document, and maintain continual process improvements to internal standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of department and company goals.
• Identify and implement improvements in processes and operations to control costs and improve productivity.
• Troubleshoot both internal and client issues and resolve these promptly.
• Lead resolution of complex internal program escalations, ensuring timely mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and minimal impact to program delivery.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in Electric Utility Distribution, Transmission and Substation program management experience required 
• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent preferred
• Project Management (PMP) certification preferred
• CA Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Business development experience and acumen with utilities and agencies highly preferred
• Experience in a managerial, supervisory, or training capacity preferred
• In depth knowledge of Electric Distribution, Transmission and Substation construction
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience involving critical path analysis and scheduling to coordinate and prioritize workload
• Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• High level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic

Pay Range: $180,000 - $230,000 per year

Work Environment: Hybrid 1-2 days per week in the San Diego, CA office

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Travel: Up to 10% travel within Southern California region

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 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!

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Salary : $180,000 - $230,000