Job Description

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking anAssistant Airport Area Manager (Assistant Resident Manager) to join our Facilities Sector. The Assistant Airport Area Manager (Assistant Resident Manager) supports large‑scale airport projects by leading temporary wayfinding efforts that ensure safe, intuitive pedestrian movement throughout active construction zones. This role blends on‑site coordination, design awareness, and project management to maintain a high‑quality user experience during complex, fast‑paced operational changes.

Responsibilities

• Wayfinding specialists with multiple years of airport experience skilled in creating, implementing, and overseeing temporary wayfinding strategies that support pedestrian flow and user experience.
• Proficient in assessing signage quality, visual appeal, and adherence to standards, with the ability to recommend sign types specific to each project.
• Experience managing multiple collaborative wayfinding projects with multidisciplinary teams, including staff with technical and non-technical backgrounds. Must coordinate across various disciplines, meeting multiple deadlines under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing project schedules, Gantt charts, and design plans. Capable of evaluating signage needs based on construction activities, environmental factors, and user expectations to maintain effective wayfinding.
• In-depth understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, color theory, typography, and font specifications. Knowledge of signage, temporary wayfinding, and mapping industry best practices.
• Ability to review projects' submittals Phasing Plan and Site Logistics Plans as submitted through the ASR and LIR processes with a keen eye for wayfinding impacts.
• Strong visualization skills. Experience in developing concepts, location plans, and proposed wayfinding paths of travel with high visual impact.
• Proficient in planning, production, and installation of temporary wayfinding that translates complex information into easy-to-understand visuals.
• Hands-on experience with installation procedures, including regular site walks to evaluate signage effectiveness and updates to plans as needed.
• Skilled in tracking phasing for production, and installation schedules across multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and a holistic approach across projects.
• High attention to detail in verifying the quality and consistency of signage and wayfinding elements, ensuring visual appeal and usability across all materials.
• Skilled in layout and information design, including the formatting of wayfinding plans, maps, newsletters, flyers, stakeholder updates, and presentation materials.
• Ability to apply visual hierarchy, consistency, readability, and brand/program standards to ensure materials are clear, professional, and audience appropriate.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical or field-based information to both project teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam for creating, editing, and reviewing visual materials and layouts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint) for project communication, scheduling, and documentation.
• The candidate shall pass the federal background check and client Badge is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10 years or more experience, preferably on airport building programs or similar complex building programs
• Optional Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP etc. or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certifications.

Salary Range: $102,000 to $115,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

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 PerksWe offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with effective coverage in 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.

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.

For inquiries or accommodation, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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