Senior Project Engineer

About the role

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) within the Facilities Services and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate minor construction, tenant improvement, and small capital projects across the CSULA campus.
• Work directly with trades personnel (plumbers, movers, electricians, etc.) to understand scope, sequence tasks, and ensure proper execution.
• Aid M&O by communicating with trades, clarifying work requirements, and confirming the order of operations for each project.
• Schedule and coordinate dates, access, and logistics for project activities.
• Provide on-site presence to offer guidance, answer questions, and support field execution.
• Help develop and refine process workflows, including integration and use of a Work Order system.
• Track project progress, identify issues, and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Support documentation, reporting, and communication between CSULA Facilities, stakeholders, and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, facilities construction, or related project coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field coordination, and trade interactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders, including trades, campus staff, and project managers.
• Experience coordinating small-scale construction or improvement projects.
• Familiarity with work order systems; such as WebTMA or Maximo are a plus.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic campus environment.
• Ability to be on-site regularly and engage directly with field personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with strong relevant experience.

Pay

Salary Range: $97K to $110K/yearly

Schedule

Onsite

Benefits

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans, vision insurance, 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. Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employee Assistance Program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Company Overview

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.