Cordoba Corporation

Project Assistant

Job Locations US-CA-Long Beach
ID
2025-2361
Category
Project Management
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Min
USD $31.25/Hr.
Max
USD $38.46/Hr.

Overview

Cordoba Corporation, a top-tier firm specializing in engineering, project management, design, and construction management in California, is currently seeking a Project Assistant. Cordoba Corporation is seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Assistant to provide critical administrative support on complex, multi-phase, multi-million-dollar design and construction projects. This role requires a candidate who is adaptable and able to assist Program Managers in various aspects of project management, particularly in budget tracking, reporting, and project coordination. This role also requires a candidate with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create Pivot Tables and utilize other complex functions.The ideal candidate will have experience in all administrative work involved in project management, including cost management and documentation. They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meeting agendas and minutes, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of discussions and decisions.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to multiple Program Managers across various projects.
  • Assist in monitoring project budgets and prepare documentation for budget transfers as needed.
  • Review consultant contractual agreements to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and project commitments.
  • Manage project documentation in alignment with established filing systems, including uploading files into the online document control system and/or the project management system (Unifier).

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of direct administrative experience in active construction projects, preferably involving large-scale design and construction. This experience should include establishing and managing project budgets, tracking expenses, handling project and contract change orders, and overseeing project closeout or auditing processes.
  • Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office software. Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create Pivot Tables and utilize other complex functions.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.

Salary Range: $31.25 to $38.46/hourly

Location: Long Beach, 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 PerksWe 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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