Project Development Manager

Overview:

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Project Development Manager to join our Education & Facilities Sector. This position oversees and coordinates all pre‑construction activities for new school facilities and modernization projects. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, and budget across multiple capital projects while ensuring successful delivery. The manager resolves complex planning, design, and construction issues; leads and evaluates the work of Assistant Facility Development Managers, Design Managers, and design professionals; and provides detailed reporting and analysis to departmental and board leadership. The position also monitors project progress through all development phases, coordinates with utility and government agencies to support timely project advancement, and assists project teams with A/E contracts, bidding, and contract planning.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the
  preparation for the building of new schools and modernization projects
• Responsible for the scope, schedule, and budget, and overall success of multiple new and
  modernization, school projects
• Resolves complex planning, design, and construction project-related issues, disputes, and
  disagreements
• Develops, assigns, and monitors the performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers
  (AFDM), Design Managers (DM) and Design professionals relative to assigned projects
• Reports on project budget, schedule, and issues. Provides information and analysis of project
  issues to Departmental, Branch, and Board representatives
• Reviews status and overall planning, design, and construction project progress relative to
  submittal schedules. Reviews the project through all development phases, and assesses status,
  progress, and potential
• Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain
  timely action on successive phases of project completion
• Assists project team staff with A/E contracts, bid and contract planning
• Reviews and verifies Design Professional contract scope, fees, and applications for payment,
  and performs overall fiscal management of multiple projects
• Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility, including project schedules, cost
  control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
• Coordinates project activities, requirements, and schedules with other District organizational units
  branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design
  and A/E Technical Support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection
  Unit, Maintenance and Operations, local Educational Service Centers, and site personnel
• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of experience managing the planning, design, construction, and coordination
  of capital projects
• Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects
• Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects.
• Experience with the development of major facilities (CEQA, agency approvals, coordination
  with City and County agencies).
• Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects
• Experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills, both
  oral and written
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering

Salary Range: $152,000 to $173,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company:

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

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!

 

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Cordoba is a California engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm specializing in transportation, water, energy, education and facilities with offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and San Diego.