Campus Project Coordinator, Facilities

Job Description - Campus Project Coordinator, Facilities (260000MJ)

Job Description

Campus Project Coordinator, Facilities - (260000MJ)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation''s great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Campus Projects Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing small construction, renovation, repair, deferred maintenance, and campus improvement projects across the university. Reporting to the Associate Director of Project Management, this position serves as the university''s project coordinator for assigned work, managing projects from initial request through completion while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with university standards. Working in a role similar to a general contractor, the Campus Projects Coordinator develops project scopes, prepares conceptual drawings and layouts, solicits and coordinates internal trades and external contractors, monitors construction activities, and manages project budgets and documentation. The position works closely with facilities management, campus departments, consultants, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects that support the university''s operational and academic mission.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Project Planning & Delivery - Independently manage multiple small construction, renovation, repair, deferred maintenance, furniture, accessibility, and campus improvement projects from initial request through project completion. Develop project scopes, prepare conceptual layouts or sketches as needed, coordinate project activities, schedule work, and monitor progress to ensure successful project delivery.

• Stakeholder Coordination & Customer Service - Meet with campus departments to identify project needs, develop practical solutions, establish project requirements, and communicate project schedules, impacts, and status throughout project execution. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.

• Contractor & Resource Coordination - Coordinate and direct work performed by university shops, maintenance personnel, consultants, contractors, and vendors. Obtain quotes, coordinate scheduling, monitor contractor performance, resolve field issues, and verify work is completed in accordance with project requirements and university standards.

• Budget Development & Financial Administration - Develop project cost estimates and budgets, track expenditures, process invoices, monitor available funding, maintain project financial records, and assist with budget forecasting to ensure projects remain within approved funding.

• Procurement & Project Administration - Prepare project documentation, coordinate purchasing activities, obtain quotations, assist with procurement in accordance with university policies, maintain project files, and ensure all required documentation is completed throughout the project lifecycle.

• Construction Observation & Quality Assurance - Perform routine site visits to monitor work progress, verify quality of workmanship, identify deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and help ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety requirements, and university standards.

• Project Documentation & Record Management - Maintain project records including scopes of work, sketches, cost estimates, invoices, schedules, closeout documentation, and record drawings as appropriate for completed projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor''s degree.

• Three years of related work experience.

• Working knowledge of general construction and industry accepted practices.

Basic knowledge of:

• Life/Safety Hazmat and fire regulations

• Word processing

• Blueprint reading

• Electrical, plumbing & HVAC practices

• On site project management

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities

• Provide supervision and coordinate the work of others

Preference for candidates that hold OSHA30, LEED, PMP certifications or advanced relevant degrees. Experience with Bluebeam and Procore preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Targeted salary range at $80,000-$90,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

Organization

: Operations

Primary Location

: Main Campus

Job Posting

: Sep 2, 2026