Program Project Controls Lead

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Program Project Controls Lead to support our Education & Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and coordinating all cost, schedule, document control, and reporting systems for bond-funded projects. Oversees and updates all digital workflow systems to ensure accurate task tracking, timely updates, and consistent reporting across program teams. Monitors and supports staff responsible for cost, schedule, and document control functions to verify data accuracy and workflow completion. Ensures that all dashboards, reports, and forecasting tools remain current and aligned with program objectives, supporting efficient management and transparent reporting to leadership and oversight committees.

• Maintain and coordinate cost, schedule, document control, and reporting systems for bond-funded projects
• Oversee and update digital workflow systems to ensure:
  • Accurate task tracking
  • Timely updates
  • Consistent reporting across program teams

• Monitor and support staff handling cost, schedule, and document control to verify:

  • Data Accuracy
  • Workflow completion
• Ensure dashboards, reports, and forecasting tools are:
  • Current and aligned with program objectives
  • Supporting efficient management
  • Enabling transparent reporting to leadership and oversight committees

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education
• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Project controls
  • Data analytics
  • Workflow system coordination within a capital program or construction environment

Preferred Certifications/Skills

• Proficiency in project controls software
• Training or experience in financial forecasting and data analysis
• Familiarity with public sector reporting and document control standards
• Equivalent combination of applied training and technical experience

Salary Range: $145,000 to $195,000 per year

Location: Altadena, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

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.

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