Project Coordinator

Donohoe Construction Company; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability coverage

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Complete Building Services (CBS) is seeking a highly organized Project Coordinator to support facility projects at an Inova clinic. This role coordinates activities, maintains schedules, and ensures timely, compliant project completion in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills, with a background in construction or healthcare projects. Monday–Friday hours and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of project coordination or administrative experience supporting construction, facilities, engineering, or healthcare projects.
• Experience in healthcare facilities or regulated environments is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Procore or similar.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines for clinical projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, or program rollouts; align schedules with clinical staff availability, patient care needs, and regulatory deadlines (e.g., Joint Commission survey windows).
• Serve as point of contact between administration, clinical departments, physicians, vendors, and external agencies; relay updates on project status affecting patient care areas.
• Maintain records tied to regulatory requirements - HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission standards; prepare and file compliance documentation, policies, and audit materials; track certifications and training completions for staff.
• Monitor project budgets against capital equipment purchases, construction costs, or staffing needs; track invoices and purchase orders for medical equipment or facility contractors.
• Identify risks specific to healthcare settings - infection control during construction, equipment downtime affecting patient services, staffing gaps; elevate promptly given patient safety implications.
• Organize meetings with clinical leadership, department heads, quality/safety committees, and vendors; prepare agendas and track action items, especially around accreditation or survey prep.
• Ensure projects meet healthcare-specific standards (life safety codes, infection control requirements, CMS conditions of participation); coordinate inspections and corrective action plans.
• Manage credentialing paperwork, scheduling for contractors working in clinical areas, permits for construction/renovation in occupied healthcare facilities, and coordination with facilities/biomed teams.

Skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Procore

Job description

Overview

At Complete Building Services (CBS), our people are the foundation of everything we do. As a leading provider of building operations and maintenance services for commercial and government facilities, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc.—Washington, DC's longest-established real estate company—offering employees the stability of a respected organization with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where employees are valued, empowered, and recognized for their contributions. Our commitment to creating an outstanding employee experience has earned CBS recognition by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for multiple years.

Pay, Perks, & Such

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And... we offer some not so standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), an Employee Assistance Program that offers a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

Responsibilities

Complete Building Services (CBS) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support facility projects at an Inova clinic. This position plays a key role in coordinating project activities, maintaining schedules, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary: $70,000.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning & scheduling: Coordinate timelines for clinical projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, or program rollouts; align schedules with clinical staff availability, patient care needs, and regulatory deadlines (e.g., Joint Commission survey windows).
• Communication & liaison: Serve as point of contact between administration, clinical departments, physicians, vendors, and external agencies (e.g., state health departments, accrediting bodies); relay updates on project status affecting patient care areas.
• Documentation & compliance tracking: Maintain records tied to regulatory requirements - HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission standards; prepare and file compliance documentation, policies, and audit materials; track certifications and training completions for staff.
• Budget & resource tracking: Monitor project budgets against capital equipment purchases, construction costs, or staffing needs; track invoices and purchase orders for medical equipment or facility contractors.
• Risk & issue management: Identify risks specific to healthcare settings - infection control during construction, equipment downtime affecting patient services, staffing gaps; elevate promptly given patient safety implications.
• Meeting coordination: Organize meetings with clinical leadership, department heads, quality/safety committees, and vendors; prepare agendas and track action items, especially around accreditation or survey prep.
• Quality & regulatory compliance monitoring: Ensure projects meet healthcare-specific standards (life safety codes, infection control requirements, CMS conditions of participation); coordinate inspections and corrective action plans.
• Administrative support: Manage credentialing paperwork, scheduling for contractors working in clinical areas, permits for construction/renovation in occupied healthcare facilities, and coordination with facilities/biomed teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of project coordination or administrative experience supporting construction, facilities, engineering, or healthcare projects.
• Experience working in healthcare facilities or regulated environments is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

EOE, including disability/veterans