Overview
As the second largest school district in the United States LAUSD has developed a robust process for managing the development of its facilities. The program, encompassing over 1000 schools and education centers, includes projects in various stages of planning, design, and construction, and is funded by a variety of programs including state and local bonds. LAUSD contracts with construction management firms to assist the District in managing the facilities program at the central office, in field offices and at project sites located throughout its region.
Cordoba’s Role
Cordoba Corporation provided comprehensive construction management services across multiple major initiatives within Los Angeles Unified School District, supporting the delivery of modern, high‑performing educational facilities throughout the District. Its role spanned capital program oversight, complex site coordination, historic facility adaptation, and district-wide infrastructure improvements.
Projects Include:
- Solar Initiatives Project — Cordoba provided construction management for the District’s solar energy installations, coordinating with PG&E, reviewing procurement and installation procedures, and ensuring proper testing of battery backup systems. Because the work required full electrical shutdowns, Cordoba planned and executed all activities during weekends to maintain safety and avoid disruption to instructional operations.
- Fremont High School — Cordoba managed one of the East Bay’s largest incremental construction programs, overseeing a $96 million modernization of a legacy campus. Responsibilities included full construction management oversight, coordination of evolving project conditions, and maintaining progress through pandemic‑related disruptions. Cordoba’s leadership contributed to the project earning an ENR Merit Award as Northern California’s Best K‑12 Education Project.
