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This position works directly with Structured Cabling Project Managers, field technicians, vendors, general contractors, construction managers, and customers to keep projects organized, financially controlled, and progressing toward successful completion.\nThis is a hands-on project delivery coordination role with a strong emphasis on low-voltage cabling, material management, estimating support, vendor coordination, purchase orders, project documentation, and financial accuracy. The ideal candidate understands how structured cabling projects are built and can translate drawings, takeoffs, bills of material, field requirements, and vendor information into organized project execution.\nThe Coordinator is expected to manage details independently while partnering closely with the Project Manager. The role should be comfortable working with copper and fiber cabling, pathways and spaces, racks and cabinets, patch panels, termination hardware, labeling, testing, and related low-voltage infrastructure. The successful candidate is highly organized, financially disciplined, and proactive in identifying issues before they affect schedule, cost, quality, or customer expectations.\nEssential Functions :\nSupport Project Managers with planning, scheduling, coordination, and administration of structured cabling and low-voltage projects from kickoff through closeout.\nReview project scopes, drawings, specifications, floor plans, and field information to understand cabling requirements and project deliverables.\nPerform or support material takeoffs and build accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for copper, fiber, pathways, racks, cabinets, patch panels, jacks, faceplates, termination hardware, labeling, cable management, and related materials.\nObtain and compare vendor/subcontractor pricing, confirm material availability and lead times, and support cost-effective procurement decisions.\nCreate, issue, track, and reconcile purchase orders for materials, subcontractors, and project-related services in accordance with company processes.\nCoordinate vendors, subcontractors, distributors, manufacturers, general contractors, construction managers, and field technicians to keep project activities aligned.\nTrack material orders, backorders, shipping, delivery dates, staging requirements, and site readiness to prevent installation delays.\nMaintain project financial information, including committed costs, purchase orders, vendor invoices, change orders, material costs, and project budget information.\nSupport Project Managers with financial reporting, cost tracking, forecast updates, and identification of potential margin erosion.\nCoordinate change orders and ensure scope changes are documented, priced, approved, and communicated before work proceeds whenever practical.\nMaintain accurate project documentation including drawings, takeoffs, BOMs, purchase orders, change orders, as-builts, test results, labeling records, and closeout packages.\nParticipate in site surveys, pre-construction meetings, coordination meetings, and post-installation reviews as required.\nCoordinate site access, material staging, logistics, technician schedules, and other field requirements.\nMonitor project milestones and identify schedule, material, vendor, labor, scope, or financial risks; escalate issues to the Project Manager promptly.\nWork with field technicians to verify that installation requirements, drawings, specifications, customer standards, and applicable industry practices are understood.\nSupport quality control by reviewing documentation, testing requirements, labeling requirements, and closeout deliverables.\nCommunicate professionally with customers, vendors, general contractors, and internal stakeholders through email, phone, meetings, and project systems.\nTravel to project sites as required to support project execution and customer needs.\nLow-Voltage / Structured Cabling Knowledge :\nWorking knowledge of Category 5e, Category 6, Category 6A, fiber optic, and other structured cabling systems.\nUnderstanding of copper and fiber pathways, cable tray, J-hooks, conduit, sleeves, raceway, innerduct, ladder rack, and other cable support infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, MDF/IDF environments, racks, cabinets, patch panels, cable management, grounding/bonding, and demarcation locations.\nAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, riser diagrams, cabling schematics, and low-voltage design documentation.\nUnderstanding of cable routing, pathways, space requirements, labeling, testing, certification, and as-built documentation.\nFamiliarity with TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC, customer specifications, and applicable project standards.\nAbility to understand the difference between customer scope, carrier scope, electrical scope, general construction scope, and structured cabling scope.\nFinancial & Vendor Management :\nMaintain accurate project cost information and understand the relationship between labor, material, subcontractor costs, revenue, and project margin.\nReview vendor and subcontractor quotes for scope alignment, pricing, exclusions, lead times, and assumptions.\nCoordinate procurement and purchase orders while maintaining appropriate project cost controls.\nTrack committed versus actual project costs and communicate variances to the Project Manager.\nAssist with vendor performance management, including schedule adherence, quality, responsiveness, and commercial issues.\nSupport invoice review and validation against purchase orders, approved scope, and completed work.\nDemonstrate strong business discipline and recognize when a project decision may affect profitability.\nRequired Qualifications :\n3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage construction, project coordination, estimating support, field operations, or a closely related environment.\nDemonstrated understanding of structured cabling and low-voltage construction practices.\nExperience with material takeoffs, BOM development, construction drawings, or project material planning.\nExperience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, construction managers, and field personnel.\nExperience creating or managing purchase orders and project-related procurement.\nWorking knowledge of project financials, cost tracking, invoicing, budgets, or margin management.\nStrong organization, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; 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