Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist III to support an airport project within the Educations and Facilities Sector. The Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist III supports the QA/QC Department in various phases of implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedures, applying best practices, and contributing to the achievement of performance metrics for the BuildLACCD program. This role provides both technical and administrative support to ensure program activities align with standard operating procedures, best practices and continual improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting with compliance tracking, field observations, and documentation while also supporting day-to-day operations through word and excel processing, meeting minutes, preparation of spreadsheets and presentations, tracking timelines and responsibilities, database management, coordination with multiple departments, and providing technical assistance for special projects. The position plays a vital role in maintaining accurate records, facilitating oversight and performance assessments, and ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery.

QA/QC and Program Support:

• Assist the QA/QC Department in monitoring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documenting best practices, and contributing to performance metrics.
• Support team members in verifying that SOP requirements are accurately portrayed and assist in gathering required information.
• Analyze QA/QC processes to identify gaps and support corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance for program assessments and Lessons Learned processes, including maintaining related databases.
• Perform field observation documentation, non-conformance tracking, and follow-up with departments on QA/QC administrative matters.
• Lead on-going SOPs, best practices, and performance metrics workshops.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential project and audit-related information with discretion.
• Demonstrates diplomacy, especially when following up on compliance issues or non-conformance documentation

Reporting and Documentation:

• Supports the preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports required for internal use, bond oversight, and performance audits where precision and professionalism are critical.
• Input, track, and maintain reports and logs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support the organization and upkeep of QA/QC documentation, including database management and electronic filing systems.
• Help ensure all required uploaded information is tracked and kept current.

Administrative and Coordination Functions:

• Provide general and technical administrative support to the QA/QC Department.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and other District departments.
• Create accurate and concise meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and distribute materials.
• Develop spreadsheets, presentations, and other tools to support QA/QC operations.
• Assist in coordinating QA/QC matters with project managers, design professionals, contractors, audit groups, and other District departments.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for executive team, auditors, and other stakeholders
• Provide support for special projects and technical assignments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure successful delivery of QA/QC program objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5 years of Administrative support experience
• A 4-Year College Degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Organization and information management
• Experience with meeting minutes, spreadsheets, document organization, and electronic filing
• Must be proficient with Microsoft suite, and Adobe PDF
• Must have very strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and good multitasking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience
• Architectural and Construction background
• Audit experience

Salary Range: $92,000 to $104,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Work Environment: Onsite

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 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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