Project Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a project management support professional to assist across disciplines, including construction, engineering, and operations. responsibilities include reviewing proposals for contract adherence, coordinating agreements with partners, and tracking amendments.

The role involves scheduling, earned value management, budget reviews, and change impact analysis, with communication to project managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Six years related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred.
• This position is patient-sensitive and immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy; exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Experience in higher education and with federally funded projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to project management function across disciplines (Construction, Engineering, Operations, Technical).
• Review project proposals to ensure adherence to contract language.
• Coordinate agreements and contracts with internal and external partners.
• Issue and track project amendment documentation.
• Perform scheduling and planning, earned value management, budget review/cost analysis, and change of scope impact analysis.
• Monitor and report project timeline and activity to project managers and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Provide support to project management function, regardless of discipline (e.g., Construction, Engineering, Operations, Technical). Review project proposals, ensure projects adhere to contract language, coordinate agreements and contracts with internal and external partners, and issue and track project amendment documentation. Perform technical support including project scheduling and planning, earned value management, budget review/cost analysis, and change of scope impact analysis. Communicate any issues, problems, or additional information to project managers and project stakeholders and recommend solutions. Monitor and evaluate project timeline and activity and report on progress to project managers and leadership.

Supports the development and implementation of program(s) and plays an important role in the day-to-day activities of projects.

This position is partially funded by grants.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated excellent human relations and customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Previous experience working in a higher education setting. Experience working on federally funded projects.
• Ability to work with and coordinate among multiple project partners. Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Physical Requirements

Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.