Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a program controls specialist to support our Education and Facilities sector. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the efficient management of project resources, data accuracy, and the implementation of best practices in project controls, ultimately supporting informed decision-making and the successful delivery of projects. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of six (6) years paid professional experience in project controls with three (3) years as a specialist on government agency or infrastructure engineering and construction projects using state-of-the-art project controls tools. This role is 100 percent onsite in Los Angeles, California. 

Responsibilities

• Assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.
• Identifies best practices and coordinate the development and implementation of project controls tools and procedures to support these best practices.
• Interfaces with Senior Program Controls Specialist and managers to support decision making.
• Hands on, detailed analysis and validation of data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Identifies and recommends policy changes to improve the effectiveness of the organization and delivery of projects.
• Organizes program and project level data to enable timely and accurate reports.
• Develops metrics and reports so that accurate and timely information can be provided to management and stakeholders.
• Develops new program and project control processes and procedures related to budgets, estimates, schedules and roll up of program information.
• Provides documentation support for program controls processes, policies and procedures.
• Provides support for internal and external audits.
• Reviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation.
• Troubleshoots project-specific budget, scope, schedule, funding or documentation issues working with other divisions, branches or departments.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Six years full time paid professional experience in Project Controls work, including planning, budgeting, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reporting.
• Three years of the above experience as a Program or Project Controls Specialist in a government agency or infrastructure engineering and construction projects, using state-of-the-art productivity and Project Control tools such as Oracle Primavera, Contract Manager, Unifier, Timberline Gold Job Cost & Accounting System, or similar program management software.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree Engineering, Construction Management, or Information Technology, Finance/Accounting or Business Administration.
• Candidates who do not meet education requirement can compensate experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Superior organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff.

Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 per year.

Location: Los Angeles, California - 100 percent onsite. 

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation: Building Excellence in Infrastructure

Cordoba Corporation, a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm, has a proven track record of success. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Through close collaboration with our clients, we have consistently delivered complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across California, demonstrating our stability and growth potential.

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 solid presence statewide. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation: Enhancing Employee Well-Being!

At Cordoba Corporation, we value our employees and their well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks. We provide multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance, all of which are subsidized for both employees and dependents. Our benefits package also includes 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. In addition, employees are eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being. We believe that by taking care of our employees, we can all thrive together.

Cordoba Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for our success, and we value and respect every individual's unique contribution.

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 within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodation, please get in touch with our HR Department at (213) 895-0224.

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