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Project Management Support Coordinator (Project Coordinator)

Requisition Number:

66563

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

02-Sep-2025

Date Posted:

08-Aug-2025

Job Summary

Planning Design & Construction (PD&C) at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Project Management Support Coordinator (Project Coordinator)! This position provides essential administrative and coordination support to the Design & Construction (D&C) team at the University of Colorado Boulder. This role supports the successful delivery of capital, non-capital, and deferred maintenance projects across campus by ensuring compliance with university and State of Colorado processes, maintaining accurate project documentation, and facilitating effective communication among team members. The position plays a key role in advancing the university’s mission by supporting the development and maintenance of high-quality campus facilities.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The PD&C department is responsible for the planning, design and construction of buildings on campus, in support of CU Boulder's academic mission. The department focuses on long-range planning and capital development functions of the organization as a balanced counterpart to the project-related functions of Campus Design & Construction. Department staff strive to guide campus development in a way that gives physical form to the university's mission, vision, and programs through the effective use of human, environmental, and financial resources.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project Coordination & Administrative Support

  • Assist project managers in the establishment and execution of construction and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with CU Boulder and State of Colorado standards.
  • Prepare and manage project documentation, including solicitations, procurement, contracts, design review materials, permits, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, and amendments.
  • Track project progress, schedules, and results using university-approved project management tools.
  • Responsible for procurement within the CU Boulder Marketplace system and assist with the processing of invoices and pay applications.
  • Support project closeout activities, ensuring all documentation is complete and follow State Buildings Program requirements.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery within D&C.

Partner Engagement & Communication

  • Serve as a liaison between D&C and campus departments, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinate meetings, design reviews, and communications to ensure timely decision-making, project alignment, and provide clear, timely updates to partners.
  • Assist in onboarding new project staff to CU Boulder’s project management and project coordination protocols, systems, and processes.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate project records and documentation logs. Prepare and distribute information on budgets, schedules, and work plans in collaboration with project managers as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports and dashboards for leadership and collaborators.
  • Support financial tracking and reconciliation in collaboration with project managers.

What You Should Know

This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work modality, and has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday during regular business hours.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $65,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience supporting project or event management or construction administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience in project coordination, construction, or a related field.

What You Will Need

  • Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Proven skills in time management and management of multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Familiarity with CU Boulder and/or State of Colorado project management policies and procedures.
  • Experience with State Buildings Program documentation and procurement processes.
  • Knowledge of construction project lifecycles and terminology.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. A current resume.
  2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by September 2, 2025, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.


In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu