Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking a Director of Electric Programs for our Energy-Electric sector to lead and manage a team of Electric Utility Transmission, Distribution and Substation professionals.
The Director role is responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of programs completed by internal and third-party firms. This doer-seller role will support team development, help establish and maintain design standards, grow the business and earn new work, build strong relationships with client teams while ensuring all program goals and objectives are met within target dates and budget. The Director will lead a team of Electric sector personnel in all activities relating to design, engineering, project management and monitor KPIs for program delivery excellence. This is a front-line leadership position. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct reports; motivate, coach and mentor skilled professionals and delegate project work. Must be capable of managing collaboration and conflict resolution to achieve successful results. It is expected that the successful candidate will practice behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion.
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Provide strategic and operational oversight of electric utility client programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
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Grow and develop contracts with existing clients and lead business development for new projects and clients.
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Develop, track, and maintain production, financial, and quality metrics for every phase of a given project.
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Ensure monthly targets set at the executive level are tracking, trending, and forecasted on schedule and within budget.
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
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Propose, document, and maintain continual process improvements to internal standard operating procedures.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of department and company goals.
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Identify and implement improvements in processes and operations to control costs and improve productivity.
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Troubleshoot both internal and client issues and resolve these promptly.
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Lead resolution of complex internal program escalations, ensuring timely mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and minimal impact to program delivery.
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12+ years of experience in Electric Utility Distribution, Transmission and Substation program management experience required
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Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent preferred
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Project Management (PMP) certification preferred
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CA Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
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Business development experience and acumen with utilities and agencies highly preferred
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Experience in a managerial, supervisory, or training capacity preferred
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In depth knowledge of Electric Distribution, Transmission and Substation construction
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Demonstrated project planning and management experience involving critical path analysis and scheduling to coordinate and prioritize workload
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Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
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High level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic
Pay Range: $180,000 - $230,000 per year
Work Environment: Hybrid 1-2 days per week in the San Diego, CA office
Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check
Travel: Up to 10% travel within Southern California region
