Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to provide leadership and project controls expertise in our Transportation Sector. In this position, you will work closely with project managers/directors, clients, sub-consultants, and project stakeholders to successfully lead all aspects of project controls. Serves as a project controls resource for the sector and oversees all budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

• Establishes and manages the project controls staff assigned to the project, including budget/cost estimating, scheduling, document control, information systems, risk management, and claims analysis functions.
• Creates, edits, and publishes guidelines, manuals, and documents for use by project staff, including the Project Management Plan, Project Controls Manual, and Monthly Project Progress Reports.
• Develops and maintains relevant project controls procedures and work instructions.
• Supervises the scheduling efforts for the project, including the preparation and analysis of schedule baseline, progress schedules, specialty schedules, schedule analysis, and project progress reporting.
• Maybe responsible for staff recruitment, hiring, development, and retention.
• Assists in or directs the preparation of specialty schedules, project labor forecasts, and cash flows.
• Responsible for the cost efforts of the project, including the cost management system, preparation of cost report, and issue of monthly Cost and Change Management report deliverables.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance and changes against the baseline estimate and schedule and communicates reasons for variances to relevant management entities.
• Identifies trends and deviations and recommends corrective courses of action.
• Recommends solutions or recovery plans for schedule/cost impacts or delays.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare for annual audits.
• Prepares PM for internal and external meetings by providing reports, analysis, and backup documentation to assist in managing the project and disseminating information, reports, and deliverables to the PM, client, and stakeholders.
• Participate in project teams in an active, productive role, including daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Project Controls experience in two or more phases of the project lifecycle (e.g., predesign, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases)
• Strong knowledge of cost management and project controls principles.
• Proficient in project controls software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to write engineering reports and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in transit and transportation infrastructure projects.
• 5 years of Engineering, Design-Build, or Architecture & Engineering (A&E) project control experience in the scheduling field and one or more of the following: cost estimating/budget control, document control, or change management.
• Extensive P6 experience in building and progressing schedules and reporting.
• One or more of the following AACE certifications: PSP, EVP, CCP, CEP, DRMP.

Salary Range: $170,000 to $215,000 per year.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Hybrid - 2-3 days in project office downtown LA.

Cordoba Corporation: Building Excellence in Infrastructure!

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.

Cordoba Corporation: 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 employer 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.

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