Capital Projects Coordinator

Posting Details
Position Information Position Title Capital Projects Coordinator
Full or Part Time Full Time
FTE 1.0 FTE
Position Type Regular
Posting Number 20110681C&A
Position Summary Information Job Description Summary Eastern Oregon University invites applications for the position of Capital Projects Coordinator within the Facilities & Planning Department. This role supports the university's capital construction and Capital Improvement & Renewal (CIR) programs and plays an important part in maintaining disciplined capital execution systems, financial tracking, documentation integrity, and structured project closeout processes. This position is funded through Article XI bond funds and is fully allocable to bond-funded capital construction and renewal projects. Reporting within the Facilities & Planning capital program structure, the Capital Projects Coordinator provides project coordination and project controls support across capital construction and renewal efforts. Responsibilities include supporting front-end project definition, construction-phase coordination, budget and change tracking, documentation of risks and unresolved issues, and adherence to funding compliance requirements. This is a hands-on capital execution role suited for an early-career project professional with experience supporting construction projects who is looking to grow within a structured higher education environment. Capital program governance and funding decisions are guided by established institutional planning processes. The position works closely with external project management consultants, Facilities leadership, and campus stakeholders to ensure projects are well-documented, effectively tracked, and successfully transitioned into operations in a disciplined and compliant manner. Responsibilities Participate in design reviews and construction coordination meetings; document cost, schedule, and scope impacts for leadership review.
Support front-end project definition activities, including scope clarification, constructability coordination, preliminary cost and schedule input compilation, and risk identification prior to construction.
Maintain structured project controls, including commitment and change tracking, contingency monitoring, variance reporting, and management of the risk register and unresolved issues log.
Help prevent material scope ambiguity, unresolved issue, or unmitigated risk from advancing into construction without documented resolution.
Maintain documentation sufficient to support Article XI bond allocability and Oregon public financing compliance.
Support CIR documentation, renewal tracking, and lifecycle data integrity.
Coordinate structured closeout processes, including as-built drawings, warranties, and operational handover documentation.
Maintain capital dashboards and structured reporting tools. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Public Administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience supporting capital construction projects.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting construction or capital projects, including coordination with contractors and design professionals, submittal and RFI tracking, budget and change documentation, and construction-phase documentation.
Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated proficiency with structured data systems (e.g., advanced Excel or comparable tools) for tracking budgets and reporting.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field.
Exposure to publicly funded or bond-financed construction projects.
Experience supporting capital projects in higher education or similarly structure, stakeholder-heavy, process-driven environments.
Familiarity with CPM-based construction schedules and ability to interpret critical path impacts.
Experience using collaborative project tracking platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, or similar tools).
Project management or construction-related training or certifications (e.g., PMP, DBIA, CM-Lean). Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant must provide:
Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant's professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
Complete curriculum vitae (resume); Candidates are encouraged to review the Values and Principles of Eastern Oregon University. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Eastern Oregon University - Oregon's Rural University! - is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. The Eastern Oregon University main campus is on a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a Virtual Tour of Eastern Oregon University. EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:
Paid holidays (10 days/year)
Paid sick time-off (12 days/year)
Paid vacation (22 days/year)
Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
Oregon Paid Leave benefits (up to 12 paid weeks)
Federal FMLA and State of Oregon Family Leave (OFLA) benefits (up to 12 weeks paid/unpaid)
Employer-paid life insurance
Relocation assistance
Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
For more details, see EOU Prospective Employees Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law. Salary $44,460 - $64,023 per annum based on qualifications
Posting Detail Information Open Date 04/14/2026
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
First Day of Application Review 05/19/2026
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