Assistant Project Manager

Overview Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Facilities Sector. We are hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support our client, California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), within the Facilities Services and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) environment. This role is ideal for a hands‑on, process‑minded individual who can coordinate small capital projects, tenant improvements, and minor construction activities while working directly with trades, vendors, and campus stakeholders. This position is a boots‑on‑the‑ground coordinator who understands how work should be sequenced, communicates effectively with multiple trades, and helps build and refine processes, including the use of the TMA work order system. The Assistant Project Manager will serve as a key support resource for M&O, ensuring work is organized, scheduled, and executed smoothly. Responsibilities Provide design oversight, technical and administrative support during the preconstruction phase, construction phase and closeout phase. Responsible for project document control, circulating, receiving, tracking, and maintaining organized document files, i.e. Review plans, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, ASIs, schedules, etc. Responsible for management of review comments from stakeholders, i.e. circulating design documents for review, collecting review comments, compiling, vetting, tracking, etc. to ensure issues are addressed. Assist with change order management. The APM shall be able to independently review change order requests for merit and fair pricing and prepare change orders for processing. Manage the closeout and turnover process. Assist to prepare project files for CSU system audit at project completion. Site conditions verification and support as needed. Responsible for setting up meetings as needed, note taking and follow‑up. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or any related field 7+ years minimum experience in the construction industry as a project engineer or similar, including major capital projects Excellent communication skills and professional attitude Experience providing design, technical and administrative support during the preconstruction phase, construction phase and closeout phase Ability to independently review change order requests for merit and fair pricing and prepare change orders for processing Ability to prepare project files for CSU system audit at project completion Preferred Institutional/Higher Ed experience preferred but not required CSU experience is a plus but not required Experience working for a general contractor on large construction projects is a plus Salary range: $135K to $150K/yearly Location: Los Angeles, CA Work Environment: Onsite, Full-time, 6-9 months assignment Benefits 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr