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Planning, Design & Construction Administrative Coordinator.


Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Serves as Planning Design & Construction (PDC) department business operations coordinator which focuses on budgeting administrative responsibilities work order intake supporting space management assisting with strategic & master planning efforts tracking key performance indicators and special projects. Managing day-to-day operations and cross-functional communication. Provides oversight for budgeting purchasing and other business procedures. Fosters consistency in practices and adherence to MCW policy throughout the department.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage procurement processes vendor contracts and software licensing for the department.

  • Oversee departmental budget monitor project costs and perform cost-benefit analyses to ensure financial viability.

  • Supports PDC leadership with manpower budgeting salary planning and long-term planning.

  • Ensure PDC specific platforms operate and support MCW missions these systems include but are not limited to; Workday FAMIS ARCHIBUS/SIMS and Microsoft Teams features.

  • Manages office services and operations including preparing reports analysis and other business services to maximize business unit efficiencies.

  • Act as the central liaison between the PDC department and other internal business units (e.g. Finance ITS Human Resources Communications/ Branding)

  • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methodologies to reduce bottlenecks and improve project delivery timelines.

  • Introduce and standardize project management tools and software to facilitate smooth knowledge transfers and creative collaboration.

  • Oversee administrative daily operations to ensure scheduling purchasing invoicing and other critical duties are administered and reconciled working with project managers.

  • Assist in authoring and developing departmental policy and procedure statements and implement approved changes to ensure compliance with institutional policies.

  • Carry out special projects on behalf of Department leadership. Collaborate with MCW Facilities department to implement administrative and programmatic functions in support of the Department strategic and operational objectives while maintaining alignment with institution-wide initiatives.

  • Define track and report on performance metrics (KPIs) such as project margins turnaround times and client satisfaction.

  • Evaluate business procedures continuously and implement data-driven improvements.

  • In collaboration with Facilities administration coordinate onboarding of PDC personnel.

  • Serve as a liaison to Facilities administration and Business Operations leader to coordinate the implementation of Departmental and Institutional initiatives.

  • Follow the MCW code of conduct all laws regulations and policies and ensure legal compliance with governmental and grant requirements.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday standard business hours working a minimum of 2 days a week onsite.

Knowledge Skills Abilities
  • Knowledge of technical business consultation project management and cultural awareness.

  • Financial acumen to include budgeting forecasting purchase order creation and invoicing.

  • Customer focus building trust communication critical thinking and influencing skills.

Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelors degree

Minimum Required Experience: 4 years

Preferred Experience: 6 or more years budgeting in a larger organization with a facilities focus

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials standing or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust noise temperature changes or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication . May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.


Why MCW
  • Outstanding Healthcare Coverage including but not limited to Health Vision and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
  • 403B Retirement Package
  • Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • On campus Fitness Facility offering onsite classes
  • Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans local fitness facilities Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview


For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring Collaborative Curiosity Inclusive Integrity Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all then MCW is the place for you. For more information please visit our institutional website.


MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty staff and students as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity employment and access to services programs and activities without regard to an individuals race color national origin religion age disability sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristic or military status. Employees students applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors visitors and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.



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