Project Coordinator - Data Center

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets.

About the role

The Project Coordinator will support the Project Manager by helping plan, track, and coordinate project activities from implementation through closeout. This role is responsible for monitoring schedules, budgets, labor, materials, reporting, documentation, and project progress to ensure milestones and deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams to support daily operations and project execution.
• Maintain project schedules, calendars, weekly updates, and implementation plans.
• Track workload distribution, installation progress, and customer deliverables.
• Review and upload testing results and project documentation.
• Review drawings and measurements to support as-built documentation.
• Coordinate change orders, subcontractors, and schedule updates.
• Monitor project costs, labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and budget performance.
• Analyze project metrics, dashboards, KPIs, SPIs, CPM schedules, and resource allocation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for project leadership.
• Perform audits of safety, quality assurance, labor forecasts, and project reporting.
• Create and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and dashboards.
• Support project closeout activities and administrative documentation.

Requirements

• Regular attendance is mandatory.
• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and convey an appropriate professional image.
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop branch and job processes and best practices.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess the ability to learn and teach the Company and customer project management systems.
• Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Lead Communications Technician or similar position.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Must be proficient with a computer and be skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, create an estimate, develop detailed associated tasks, and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.
• Must be able to use the following trade tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester, and 5-gang punch tool.
• Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Experience supporting construction, low-voltage, telecommunications, or technical projects.
• Strong project coordination, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, charts, and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with project reporting, cost tracking, KPIs, and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Tools

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips)
• Torpedo level
• Tape measure
• Snips (with belt sheath)
• Pliers (needle nose and channel locks)
• Hammer
• Wrench set
• Cable stripper
• Flashlight and gloves
• Muck boots/water boots

Pay

Minimum USD $24.00/Hr. Maximum USD $27.00/Hr.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company 401K plan with employer contribution match
• Company paid time off
• Company paid life insurance
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short-term disability plans
• Choice of dental and vision coverage
• Optional long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage
• Auto and home insurance discount programs