Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking a Program Manager to join our Energy sector. This role will lead strategic programs focused on the maintenance, reliability, and performance optimization of its power generation facilities. This role will oversee planning and execution of maintenance initiatives across renewable generation assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with clean energy goals. The Program Manager will collaborate with engineering, operations, and asset management teams to drive operational excellence and long-term asset sustainability.

• Lead and manage programs related to preventive and corrective maintenance of power generation facilities.
• Oversee all aspects of program operations to ensure efficient project delivery, balanced team workloads, sustained backlog and coordinate staffing and resource allocation while maintaining visibility across all active and upcoming projects.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new contracts in the power generation sector by maintaining strategic client relationships, identifying growth opportunities and contract wins through targeted capture planning and client-focused engagement.
• Lead capital improvement projects and outage planning across multiple generation sites.
• Manage program budgets, profitability and overhead costs to ensure financial targets are met and work closely with project managers to optimize financial performance across all contracts.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements including NERC, FERC, and CPUC standards.
• Support the branding and market visibility of Cordoba by actively promoting the firm’s capabilities, values, and successes through client engagements, industry conferences, presentations, and professional networks to enhance reputation in the power generation sector.
• Deliver leadership, mentorship, training and supervision to power generation staff with strategic direction to champion quality control and operational excellence.
• Support risk assessments, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to secure critical parts and services.
• Review documentation and reporting systems for maintenance history, inspections, and regulatory filings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy Systems, or related field required
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in power generation facilities, maintenance, and asset management required
• Strong knowledge of generation technologies including hydroelectric, compressor stations, hydrogen, thermal, or renewable systems
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred
• Proven experience managing complex maintenance programs and capital projects
• Experience identify, pursue, and secure new contracts and task orders in the power generation market (conventional, renewable, and distributed energy sectors).
• Working knowledge of California energy regulations and utility operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to travel to generation sites within Southern California as needed

Pay Range: $140,000 – $175,000 per year

Work Location: Hybrid 3-4 days per week at office

Travel: Up to 20% travel to facility sites within the Southern California area

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

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.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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