Contract Manager - Construction Task Order Manager

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Contract Manager to support an airport project within the Facilities Sector. The Contract Manager will also be known as the Construction Task Order Manager on the client's side. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in public sector procurement, and compliance with constructi on and infrastructure programs. This role will oversee and facilitate the Task Order Solicitati on (TOS) process, ensuring seamless task order solicitation to task order execution in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Construction Task Order Manager will lead a team responsible for managing TOS's simultaneously, maintaining a robust contract templates library and work streams, and ensuring all agreements align with Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) terms, City Charter, public contract laws, and procurement codes. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep contract expertise, strategic problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse range ofstakeholders across industry, government, legal, financial, compliance, and project management teams.
The Construction Task Order Manager will collaborate with LAWA's project delivery teams to prepare task order solicitations and deliver executed Task Orders. The environment is an extremely fast-paced, multi-tier stakeholder engagement and reporting structures.

Responsibilities

Project & Contract Management

• Lead the development, executi on, and administration of task order solicitation, task orders,and amendments under the MATOC program.
• Manage TOS prioritization and tracking project TOS milestone dates,
• Ensure Task Orders support program objectives, mitigate risks, and comply with all applicable regulations.
• Continuously update and maintain contract templates and procurement work streams to ensure standardization, efficiency, and regulatory alignment.
• Provide strategic guidance on task order-related issues, identifying potential risks and recommending solutions to prevent project delays or legal challenges.
• Develop and implement best practices for task order lifecycle management to streamline processes and enhance contract efficiency.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison between multi ple stakeholders, including:
  • Cost Control Managers (CCMs)/Project Managers (PMs): Ensure contracts align withproject scope, schedule, and delivery milestones.
  • Delivery Executives: Provide updates on contract execution and risk mitigation strategies.
  • City Attorney Office and Compliance Teams: Ensure contracts meet legal, regulatory,and procurement standards.
  • Economic Impact Team: Ensure that TOS contain BOAC approved contract requirements.
  • Board Office & Auditors: Maintain transparency and provide task order documentation as required.
  • Airport Development Administrati on: Communicate TOS look ahead and awards andprovide administrative documents to ensure MATOC firms and subsequent task orders are recorded in LAWA's financial system.
  • Assist with transmittal of change orders tofacilitate prompt payment.
  • LAWA Strategic Sourcing Division: Coordinate use of Bonfire, or other LAWA platform,to communicate task order solicitations from initial advertisement to award.
  • Contractors/Consultants: Communicate with Industry partners, contractors, and consultants to manage expectations, provide updates, training and feedback.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate data reports to the Economic Impact Team (EIT) ensuring timely and accurate contract and Task Orders status updates, and financial tracking.
• Maintain a MATOC database that tracks all contract data, including but not limited to: contractual and Task Order commitments, real time task order solicitation activities, amendments, subcontractor additions, conflict determinations, and compliance documentation.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, identifying potential contract risks andrecommending corrective actions.

Task Order Solicitation & Compliance Management

• Oversee and manage a high-volume TOS workload and ensure timely execution while maintaining compliance with:
  • MATOC terms and conditions
  • City Charter requirements
  • Public contracts and procurement codes
• Lead TOS strategy development, ensuring contract structures minimize risks, preventdisputes, and reduce the potential for bid protests.
• Administer end-to-end solicitation activities, request for interest, task order solicitation, coordination of TOS scoring/interview, task order issuance, and amendments.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits to identify potential risks and gaps in contract execution, implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Ensure cost-eff ective procurement solutions that maintain the program's budget and financial integrity.

Training & Development

• Establish and maintain standard operati ng procedures (SOPs) for MATOC contractadministrati on, ensuring clarity and consistency in contract executi on across teams.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate project managers, project teams, stakeholders, executives, contractors and procurement personnel on MATOC procurement and compliance processes.
• Ensure all staff are well-versed in contract administration policies, public procurement laws, and risk management strategies.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and professional development for contract managers, analysts,and procurement specialists to enhance their technical expertise and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive experience in Public Sector contract management, procurement, audits and compliance for large-scale construction, professional services and infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in contract management or procurement (e.g., Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or equivalent) preferred.
• Familiarity with industry-standard contract management tools and systems.
• Extensive expertise in Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build and CMAR MATOC contract structures,including task orders, amendments, and dispute resolution.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage high-value contracts in a complex, high-pressure environment.
• Deep knowledge of MATOC terms, City Charter, public contracts, and procurement codes to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tiered stakeholder environment, managing competing priorities with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively with government agencies, legal teams, financial departments, and risk management professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining templates, work streams, and procurement documentation.
• Experience in developing and leading training programs on contract management and compliance.
• Ability to analyze contract risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in contract management software, Power BI, and procurement tracking systems.

Salary Range: $152,000 to $172,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation: Building Excellence in Infrastructure!

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized 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.

Cordoba Corporation: Enhancing Employee Well-Being!

Benefits and Perks: 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 employer 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 accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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