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About the Role

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Design Associate to support the Facilities Sector, assisting with the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects. This role involves interpreting documents, organizing data, ensuring compliance, and coordinating project activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects
• Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural- Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations
• Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents
• Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations
• Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research
• Updates and maintains project files with technical information
• Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable to our client's standard requirements and federal, state and local codes.
• Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)
• Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.
• Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the community
• Performs other related tasks required.

Requirements

• Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols
• Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing
• Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of data
• Basic record keeping methods
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment
• Analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions.
• Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities
• Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, Cal Green, etc.)
• Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys
• Compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex documents
• Has the ability to collaborate with other team members
• Ability to multi-task
• A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.
• Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation.
• Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency

Skills

• MS Office
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Revit

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5 years of professional experience in architecture and design
• 3 years of experience with design, planning, and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning

Salary/Compensations

• $110,000 to $120,000 per year

Benefits

• Multiple medical and dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance
• Subsidized insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Paid AD&D and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• 9 paid holidays
• Other forms of paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
• Employee assistance program
• Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being

About the Company

• Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm with expertise in education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy sectors.
• ENR has ranked Cordoba as a top 100 construction management firm, top 50 program management firm, and top 100 design firm in California.
• The company emphasizes efficiency and multifaceted strategies for successful project outcomes.
• With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba has a statewide presence with offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Equal Opportunity

• Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Applicants are welcomed regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, is strictly prohibited.
• Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for employees.