Project Management Coordinator Jobs in Rhode Island

Project Management Coordinator jobs in Rhode Island concentrate in healthcare, defense contracting, higher education, and financial services, with demand at every level from entry-level administrative support to mid-career program operations. The busiest hiring markets are Providence, Warwick, and East Providence, where employers such as Brown University, Lifespan Health System, and Amica Mutual Insurance maintain consistent project coordinator needs. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare project coordination, IT project support, and construction or facilities project administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles67
Top employerGilbane
Top cityProvidence, RI
Cities hiring13
Work type59% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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SAIC
Configuration Management Analyst
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SAIC
New 22h ago
Configuration Management Analyst
SAIC
Middletown, Rhode Island
Engineering (Non-Software)
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Purvis Systems
Configuration Management Specialist (202607)
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Configuration Management Specialist (202607)
Purvis Systems
Middletown, Rhode Island
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management

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Gilbane
Risk Management Specialist
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Gilbane
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Risk Management Specialist
Gilbane
Providence, Rhode Island
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$83k - $122k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Gilbane
Risk Management Director
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Risk Management Director
Gilbane
Providence, Rhode Island
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$160k - $245k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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CDM Smith
Construction Management Professional 8
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Construction Management Professional 8
CDM Smith
Providence, Rhode Island
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$132k - $232k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Project Management Coordinator Jobs by City in Rhode Island

Where Rhode Island roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Middletown
6 jobs
Newport
5 jobs
Pawtucket
4 jobs
Smithfield
4 jobs
Warwick
3 jobs
Cranston
3 jobs
Johnston
3 jobs
Wakefield
2 jobs

Project Management Coordinator Job Market in Rhode Island

A snapshot from current Rhode Island openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Gilbane
Gilbane7 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health6 open roles
Mikel
Mikel3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance
  • Food & Beverage

What Rhode Island Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project management coordinator jobs across Rhode Island.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field
  • Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
  • PMP or CAPM certification from PMI preferred or required by many Rhode Island employers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project documentation, schedules, and status reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Project Management Coordinator Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project management coordinator in Rhode Island?

Most Rhode Island employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field alongside demonstrated organizational experience. There is no state-issued license required for this role in Rhode Island, but earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from PMI strengthens applications significantly. Many coordinators enter through administrative or operations assistant roles at Rhode Island's large healthcare systems, universities, or defense contractors, then advance as they gain hands-on project exposure.

Which companies hire project management coordinators in Rhode Island?

Companies currently hiring project management coordinators in Rhode Island include Gilbane, CVS Health, and Mikel, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Rhode Island's concentration of healthcare networks, defense and technology firms, and higher education institutions makes it a consistent market for this role year-round.

Which Rhode Island cities have the most project management coordinator jobs?

Providence, Middletown, and Newport account for the highest concentration of project management coordinator openings in Rhode Island. Providence anchors the market as the state's commercial and institutional hub, home to major healthcare systems and universities, while Warwick and East Providence add openings driven by insurance, financial services, and light manufacturing employers operating out of the greater Providence metro.

Are there remote project management coordinator jobs in Rhode Island?

Yes, and they are fairly common, since project coordination work is largely desk-based and well-suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 41% of project management coordinator openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in the field. Scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication tasks tend to be the most portable, while roles involving on-site construction or facilities oversight typically require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a project management coordinator in Rhode Island with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an administrative, operations, or program assistant role at one of Rhode Island's large healthcare systems, such as Lifespan or Care New England, or within a state agency or university, where coordinators are frequently promoted from within. Completing a CAPM certification before applying signals readiness and offsets a thin resume. Lateral moves from roles like executive assistant, office coordinator, or department scheduler are common, and many Rhode Island employers treat those titles as direct pipelines into project coordination.

Where can I find and apply to project management coordinator jobs in Rhode Island?

You can find and apply to project management coordinator jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Rhode Island employers. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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