Project Coordinator I (Project Management & Planning) - Enterprise Physical Operations
Location: St. Louis, MO 63110
About the role
The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.
EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the program development, coordination, and planning of programs with the department.
- Responsible for the effective and efficient coordination of the program implementation and logistics.
- Provides ideas for management and operational improvement, as well as serves as a development resource for program planning, implementation, and closeout.
- May have budgetary/financial oversight of the program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
- Ability to move to on- and off-campus locations.
- Uses standard office equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- 2 years of relevant experience.
Skills
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Detail-Oriented
- Fast-Paced Environments
- Goal-Oriented
- Highly Resourceful
- Interpersonal Communication
- Oral Communications
- Organizational Commitment
- Organizing
- Professional Integrity
- Project Administration
- Strive for Excellence
- Systems Support
- Teamwork
- Written Communication
Pay
Salary range: $49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
- Family care resources for childcare and adult care needs.
- Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.