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Cordoba Corporation · 1 day ago

Program Manager - Utility Coordination

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

15+ years exp

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. They are seeking a Program Manager to lead and manage utility coordination efforts for major infrastructure projects across the Energy, Transportation, and Water sectors.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Cordoba’s Utility Coordination Program aligned with ASCE 38-22 and industry best practices

Oversee resource planning, staffing, and budget control across multiple concurrent projects

Establish frameworks, procedures, and standards for utility research, data management, and conflict resolution

Drive business development efforts to secure new contracts by maintaining strategic client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities

Lead utility clearance activities, including desktop investigations, SUE investigations, potholing, and conflict analysis

Review design plans and prepare utility conflict matrices, cost estimates, schedules, and relocation agreements

Manage GIS-based utility data systems and ensure data integrity for cross-sector usability

Identify conceptual relocations, easements, and prepare utility construction permits, Notice to Owners (NTO), and Utility Agreements (UA)

Serve as primary liaison with public and private utility owners (water, wastewater, gas, electric, telecom, storm drain)

Coordinate with Caltrans, municipalities, and regional authorities to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations

Facilitate meetings and maintain clear communication through reports, maps, as-builts, and design documentation

Supervise and mentor Utility Coordination Leads, Field Managers, and GIS/Data Management staff

Promote collaboration and deliver communication across the Energy, Transportation, and Water sectors

Qualification

Utility coordinationSubsurface utility engineeringRegulatory complianceASCE 38-22 knowledgeGIS-based utility databasesMicroStation/AutoCADTeam developmentCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

15+ years of professional experience in utility coordination, relocation, and subsurface investigations

Strong knowledge of ASCE 38-22, relocation strategies, and regulatory requirements

Utility coordinator experience with wet and dry utility systems and right-of-way considerations

Familiarity with Caltrans procedures and alternative delivery methods (design-build)

Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate with utility clients and customers, engineers, inspectors, and construction crews

Proficient in the MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook