Leadership Spotlight: Engr. Clifford Cordova
For more than 13 years, Engr. Clifford Cordova has been part of ELS’ continued growth—helping deliver projects with steady leadership, strong coordination, and a clear focus on standards. As a Unit Manager, he is known for managing multiple requirements at once while ensuring that teams stay aligned on scope, schedule, and quality.
This feature highlights Engr. Clifford’s approach to leadership and the values he brings to the work—particularly integrity, responsibility, and teamwork—qualities that support both project delivery and people development.
Leading Across Multiple Projects
Managing several projects simultaneously requires structure, discipline, and the ability to respond to changing site realities. Engr. Clifford’s role includes directing daily site execution, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and guiding engineers under his supervision—ensuring the team remains consistent in applying ELS standards across different work streams.
As shared in this feature, he has handled multiple projects at the same time, reinforcing the importance of planning, clear communication, and accountability to keep teams moving forward together.
Integrity and “Malasakit” at the Core
Beyond technical delivery, Engr. Clifford emphasizes values that strengthen team culture and trust—especially integrity and malasakit (genuine care for people and work).
“Yung integrity at tsaka yung malasakit… So, yung integrity mo dapat intact. Hindi siya dapat doble kara or may ibang meaning. So, dapat kung ano ka, dapat ayon ka.”
These principles help shape how teams operate on the ground—promoting professionalism, fairness, and consistency in decision-making, even when challenges arise.
Supporting Team Growth and Shared Commitment
Engr. Clifford also places strong importance on mentoring and helping team members develop confidence in their roles. In his own words, leadership involves guiding, instructing, and supporting the people you work with—recognizing that responsibilities grow as teams grow.
“Ikaw na yung magsupervise sa team, ikaw na maggu-guide, ikaw na rin yung magi-instruct, magtuturo sa kanila… ngayon nadagdagan kasi hindi lang contractor yung kausap mo pati yung mga engineer nasa pangangalaga mo.”
This people-centered approach reflects a leadership style that balances performance with development—helping engineers learn through experience while keeping project delivery aligned with expectations.
Looking Ahead
As ELS continues to move forward, leaders like Engr. Clifford contribute not only through project outcomes, but also through the culture they help build—one grounded in standards, collaboration, and long-term responsibility. His steady commitment and forward-looking mindset support ELS’ goal of delivering work that is both technically sound and team-driven.
