Junior M&O Project Manager

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering firm based in California specializing in education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. We are seeking a Junior M&O Project Manager to support its Education Sector. In this role the candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, processing, and expediting projects relative to the construction, modernization, installation and repair of schools, administrative buildings, and other facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform liaison duties among District Project Management Units, Maintenance and Operations Areas, Environmental Consultants and Abatement contractors, involved in Facilities construction, renovation & repairs.
• Review Requests for Assistance (RFAs) with FETU technical staff, determine scope of work and review project drawings.
• Perform initial funding line review and coordinate with facilities accounting staff for appropriate project funding. Prepare funding request packages.
• Plan projects, track job progress and report actual labor charges.
• Request cost proposals from environmental consultants, review cost proposals to determine accuracy, rationality and viability.
• Work with technical personnel to estimate costs of asbestos and lead abatements.
• Initiate & execute Asbestos Abatement and Lead Remediation, A&B Contracts, Task Order & JOC Contracts.
• Coordinate, plan, and assist in scheduling lead & asbestos abatements for various projects prior to demolition and renovations of school facilities and temporary housing of students and school staff during such activities.
• Review contractor’s submittals, daily logs and certified payroll for approval of invoices.
• Check and analyze requests for alterations in scope of work plans and determine the merit and validity of change orders and cost increases.
• Provide support to FETU Technical Staff on project closeout and certification efforts.
• Prepare requests and justifications for bid processing and coordinate and monitor the entire contract award process.
• Update FETU projects tracking sheet to track project progress.
• Attend Job Start meetings to review asbestos, lead, and safety requirements with the contractor and the other related parties in attendance; ensure that meeting minutes are documented and reported to project participants.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Project/Construction Management of projects, preferably in an educational facility construction projects or public agency projects, involved in all phases of the construction projects including pre-construction activities and planning, monitoring construction progress and close-out activities.
• Experience in safety construction protocols, Cal OSHA requirements and environmental procedures is a plus.
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction Management or the Environmental field.
• Candidates without a degree may compensate for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Use of Asset and Work Management System (Maximo)

Salary Range: $88,000 to $100,000 per year. 

Location: Los Angeles, California

Work Environment: 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 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 a