
Project Coordinator
Richland County, SCFull-time$46–79K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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The Project Coordinator supports planning, design, and construction of University capital projects for Facilities Planning, Design and Construction. The role coordinates contract administration and documentation, tracks project records and workflows, and works with project managers, University stakeholders, procurement teams, consultants, and contractors. It also supports reporting, project archives, drawing records, closeout activities, and process improvements.
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Project Coordinator Department: DAF Facilities Planning and Construction Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary The Project Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the successful planning, design, and construction of University capital projects by providing comprehensive project coordination, contract administration, and documentation support for the Facilities Planning, Design and Construction (FPDC) department. Reporting directly to the Director of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, this position is responsible for preparing, processing, tracking, and maintaining contracts, amendments, change orders, procurement documents, and project records while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. The Project Coordinator collaborates closely with project managers, University stakeholders, Procurement and Purchasing, consultants, and contractors to facilitate project delivery, monitor document workflows, resolve administrative issues, maintain project archives and drawing records, generate reports, support project closeout activities, and communicate process improvements. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while serving as a key resource in advancing the department's capital project initiatives. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Professional oral and written communication skills to reach a wide target audience comprised of mid to senior level Finance and Administration professionals. Ability to make timely and sound decisions with limited oversight based on multiple factors as they relate to contracting. Manage work assignments efficiently and associate with project managers and staff. Ability to develop a wide base of close customer relationships; to interact with various levels of personnel; to use technology; and involve stakeholders.
Job Close Date 12/10/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by December 10, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: - Health and Life Insurance - Retirement Programs - Paid Tuition - Dependent Scholarships - Annual Leave - Sick Leave - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) - Paid Parental Leave - Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CAR186%40mailbox.sc.edu%7C16f238e987c54429e1a908db94eefd2c%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638267526415871692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jxmdYHnvKYK4%2BB0Y6fFylo1x%2FYV1W%2F6zHNTI5kFeulk%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at UofSC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9922373 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-88fcbbfbc74142859919ddf99d48b818
How this job compares
Set against the 1,567 open Project Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$46–79K/yr
- US median$69–96K/yr605 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $62K, is 26% below the US median midpoint ($84K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Coordinator salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 21 open Project Coordinator jobs in South Carolina and 1,567 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Project Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,104 postings).
- Education
- 410 of the 1,567 open Project Coordinator jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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