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Senior Project Engineer

Cordoba Corporation
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer position at Cordoba Corporation?

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. This role works closely with the Program Management Office (PMO), College Project Teams (CPT), and college staff to ensure compliance with established standards and performance metrics. Responsibilities include participating in QAQC meetings, conducting site walks and field checks, preparing reports and guidelines, and supporting the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The position also involves reviewing construction change orders, developing monthly project status reports, and assisting with correspondence and documentation for active construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical skills and coordination support to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) Department.
  • Coordinates with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, College Project Teams (CPT), and College staff.
  • Participates in, and occasionally runs, QAQC meetings.
  • Conducts field checks and site walks to verify compliance with assigned metrics related to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or other assessment criteria.
  • Supports in addressing matters with the CPTs and PMO related to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), KPIs, and assessments.
  • Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Develops monthly project status reports for all assigned active construction projects.
  • Reviews construction change orders and construction field orders.
  • Reviews construction and professional services contracts.
  • Manages data collection for status report updates, and reviews documentation asneeded with CPT/PMO.
  • Reviews project risks and coordinates with CPT to develop project status reports.
  • Facilitates resolutions related to QAQC issues.
  • Coordinates with CPT for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
  • Generates and distributes meeting minutes and maintains project files for reporting.
  • Assist in the development of Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)
  • Responsible for monitoring and addressing KPIs with CPT/PMO.
  • Maintains various trending reports for assigned campus i.e. RFIs, CCDs.
  • Assist in the development of new trending reports and attributes for assessments.
  • Coordinates and prepare materials for CPT workshops.
  • Assist in SOP GAP analysis.
  • Supports and compiles data for on-going audits, as necessary.
  • Assists in process improvement initiatives and coordination.
  • Reviews project data for conformance to SOP and/or QAQC metrics.
  • Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years minimum recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved inproject or construction.
  • BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree.Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substitutedfor the required education on a year for year basis.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Able to travel to LACCD campuses
  • Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations anddocuments
  • Must be proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
  • Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.

Preferred:

  • Experience on Educational programs/projects.
  • Experience on large public works programs.
  • Experience with Trimble Unity Construct.
  • Experience with audits.

Salary Range: $86,400 to $98,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

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!

Salary : $86,400 - $98,000

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