Project Coordinator (Jr/Mid Level)

POSITION: Project Coordinator (Design & Construction)

LOCATION: Tucson, AZ 85721 (Onsite)

DURATION: 6-Month Contract-To-Hire (career opportunity)

PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $25.50 per hour (40 hours per week, paid weekly)

SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

A leading University in Tucson is looking for a Project Coordinator to support a portfolio of design and construction projects from planning through completion. This is a great opportunity for someone earlier in their career who has some exposure to construction or project support and wants to grow within a large, complex project environment. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, and leadership to help keep projects organized, compliant, and moving forward on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Support multiple project managers across design and construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Assist with procurement activities, including coordinating with design consultants and contractors in line with university and state guidelines.
• Help prepare and manage construction contracts and supporting documentation for large-scale capital projects (some exceeding $100M).
• Initiate and track purchase orders, procurement transactions, and disbursement requests.
• Review project costs and invoices for accuracy and compliance and route for approvals.
• Manage the invoicing process to ensure alignment with purchase orders and contract terms.
• Maintain organized electronic project files and documentation to support audits and project closeout.
• Assist in preparing and distributing project reports, plans, meeting notes, and technical documents.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, and logistics across internal teams, including occasional travel arrangements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of administrative or project support experience within construction, engineering, or a related environment.
• Familiarity with construction project lifecycles and documentation (from planning through completion).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Detail-oriented with experience reviewing documentation, costs, and compliance items.
• Comfortable working with procurement processes, contracts, and invoicing workflows.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience supporting capital projects or public-sector construction environments.
• Exposure to large-scale projects or multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Experience with project tracking systems, procurement tools, or document management platforms.

Compensation:

$22.00/hr - $25.50/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.