Project Coordinator

Channing House is a leading not-for-profit Life Plan Community in Palo Alto, founded in 1960. We believe that older adults thrive in a vibrant setting that supports active, engaged and healthy living. We provide a sustainable, innovative community that promotes this lifestyle, while embracing respect and dignity for all who live and work here.

About the role

The Project Coordinator will play a key role in supporting capital improvement, renovations, construction, and operational initiatives under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Operations. Major initiatives include the development and opening of the new Arris building, campus renovations and improvements, resident move-ins and transitions, and the expansion of Memory Care services. This position coordinates multiple concurrent projects, facilitates communication among stakeholders, maintains project documentation, tracks budget and milestones, and supports the timely completion of project deliverables.

The Project Coordinator is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable coordinating work across departments and with residents, committees, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other external partners. Experience with facility renovations, design and construction processes, project coordination, and healthcare or senior living environments is strongly preferred. The Project Coordinator exemplifies our Core Values: Do the right thing; Be a team player; Focus on quality; Adapt to change. Together with the entire team at Channing House, this role contributes to promoting a healthy and vibrant home for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Facilities & Operations with the planning, coordination, implementation, and closeout of capital improvement, renovation, facilities, and operational projects.
• Coordinate multiple projects that vary in size, complexity, and duration, including:
  • Design, permitting, construction, opening, and ongoing development of the new Arris building
  • Physical environment changes supporting the Memory Care Program
  • Tower renovations and improvements
  • Lobby renovation
  • Dining room renovation
  • 11th floor improvements
  • Outdoor space enhancements
  • Skilled Nursing and Wellness Wing Refresh
  • Future property development, renovations, and building improvements
• Support future renovations, building improvements, operational initiatives, and other projects assigned by the Director of Facilities & Operations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, timelines, budgets, action-items lists, and status reports.
• Monitor project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables and proactively identify potential delays, risks, operational impacts, and resource constraints.
• Track project progress against established plans and follow up with responsible parties to support the timely completion of deliverables.
• Escalate delays, risks, budget concerns, competing priorities, and unresolved issues to the Director of Facilities & Operations as appropriate.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and supporting materials, document decisions, maintain meeting notes, and track action items through completion.
• Coordinate activities across departments and help ensure project responsibilities, deadlines, dependencies, and operational impacts are clearly communicated.
• Serve as a central point of contact for assigned projects and ensure questions, concerns, and decisions are routed to the appropriate individuals.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and other project partners.
• Coordinate vendor and contractor meetings, schedules, site access, required documentation, and communication with affected departments.
• Support project design, permitting, construction, inspections, commissioning, punch-list completion, and closeout activities.
• Track proposals, contracts, purchase orders, project expenses, budgets, change orders, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Review project documentation for completeness and route materials for appropriate review and approval.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and promptly identify potential discrepancies or cost concerns.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and current project records, including applicable approvals, permits, warranties, operating manuals, inspection records, and closeout documents.
• Coordinate communications regarding project schedules, closures, service interruptions, construction impacts, and changes affecting residents, employees, visitors, and other stakeholders.
• Help ensure projects are coordinated in a manner that supports resident safety and minimizes disruption to residents, employees, and daily operations.
• Identify and document opportunities to improve project coordination, communication, operational processes, and project outcomes.
• Coordinate operational projects and initiatives under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Operations.
• Assist department leaders with developing project plans, coordinating resources, tracking deliverables, and resolving project-related issues.
• Support operational readiness, resident move-ins, and transition activities associated with the new Arris building.
• Serve as a central point of contact for Arris move-in logistics, operational coordination, issue tracking, and follow-up.
• Identify, document, and coordinate the timely resolution of construction, post-move-in, and operational concerns associated with Arris.
• Collaborate with the Resident Transition Committee and department leaders to support the integration of Arris residents into the Channing House community.
• Coordinate logistics for resident moves, departmental transitions, space changes, service implementations, equipment installations, and other operational initiatives.
• Support the implementation of new systems, equipment, programs, procedures, and vendor services.
• Assist with collecting information, preparing reports, and tracking performance measures to evaluate project and operational outcomes.
• Provide timely and accurate project updates, summaries, presentations, correspondence, and other materials as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with residents, employees, department leaders, committees, vendors, contractors, consultants, and external partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive projects, financial, resident, employee, or organizational information.
• Perform other duties and project coordination responsibilities as assigned.
• Uphold company standards by consistently demonstrating professionalism, effective communication, and adherence to policies, procedures, safety, and compliance practices.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in project coordination, operations, facilities, construction administration, executive administration, healthcare, senior living, or related field.
• Strong organizational, planning, time management, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and operational needs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and organized project records.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with residents, committees, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, facilities management, business administration, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using project management, scheduling, document-management, or project-tracking tools preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively use organization-specific software and systems.
• Must possess a current, valid California-issued driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Less than 10% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, residential community, construction, or facilities environments.
• Understanding of design, permitting, renovation, construction, or facility improvement processes.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, or vendors.
• Familiarity with project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements applicable to California healthcare, assisted living, memory care, or continuing care retirement communities.

Skills

• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Critical Thinking — Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Customer Service — Manages difficult or emotional situations involving residents, resident families, and/or staff; responds promptly to needs of residents, resident families, and/or staff; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Professionalism — Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and communicates with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect. Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, residents, and resident families.
• Quality Management — Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Safety and Security — Observes safety and security requirements, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and supports contractor, vendor, and project compliance with established procedures.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Cultural Awareness — Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.