Communications Infrastructure Project Coordinator

TEKsystems•Waukesha, WI

4d•$35 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Infrastructure Project Coordinator supports capital infrastructure projects by coordinating communications and networking requirements throughout the project lifecycle. This role serves as a liaison between planning, engineering, construction, telecommunications, network operations, and field operations teams to ensure communication assets, equipment, configurations, and documentation are accurately planned, deployed, tracked, and successfully closed out. The ideal candidate brings strong project coordination and organizational skills, along with foundational knowledge of telecommunications, networking, communications infrastructure, and technical documentation. This position is primarily office-based with periodic field visits to support project execution and verify site conditions.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Networking, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
Equivalent education, training, or professional experience may be considered.
Experience supporting infrastructure, telecommunications, networking, construction, engineering, utility, or capital project environments.
Experience coordinating multiple projects, schedules, stakeholders, and technical activities.
Experience maintaining technical documentation, asset inventories, and system records.
Experience working with engineering drawings, technical documentation, or project plans.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
LAN/WAN Networking
Network Infrastructure Support
Networking Fundamentals
Cisco Routers and Switches
Router and Switch Configuration
VLAN Concepts
DHCP Administration
Network Troubleshooting
Technical Documentation
Asset and Inventory Management
Project Coordination
Technical Support

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting utility, transmission, substation, communications, or Operational Technology (OT) environments.
Experience with infrastructure deployment or construction-related projects.
Familiarity with SCADA systems, automation systems, or communications networks.
Experience conducting field verification activities and equipment inventory assessments.
Understanding of protective relaying communications and industrial communications environments.
Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 Networking
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Network Design Concepts
Communications Equipment Deployment
Field Communications Devices
Communications Head-End Systems
Infrastructure Commissioning and Cutover Activities
SCADA and Industrial Communications Networks

Responsibilities

Support infrastructure projects involving communications, networking, and control system technologies.
Review project requests, engineering scopes, construction plans, and technical documentation to identify communications infrastructure requirements.
Coordinate activities between engineering, construction, telecommunications, operations, and project teams.
Ensure communications infrastructure requirements are incorporated into project plans and schedules.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting various stakeholders and project timelines.
Participate in project meetings and provide updates on infrastructure readiness, scope, and execution status.
Coordinate deployment activities for communications, telecommunications, and network infrastructure.
Ensure required equipment, materials, configurations, and resources are available to support project execution.
Assist with communication system installations, upgrades, cutovers, and infrastructure deployments.
Support commissioning efforts by ensuring equipment, documentation, and configurations are properly prepared and validated.
Identify and resolve communications infrastructure issues that may impact project schedules or operational requirements.
Conduct documentation reviews and periodic field visits to verify site conditions.
Validate existing communications equipment inventories and infrastructure configurations.
Assess field conditions to ensure project documentation accurately reflects current installations.
Support infrastructure deployment activities by coordinating with field personnel and technical teams.
Maintain communications asset records, inventory databases, and configuration documentation.
Update engineering drawings, network diagrams, project records, and installation documentation.
Track equipment inventories and ensure asset information remains accurate and current.
Support project closeout activities by verifying that documentation, inventory records, asset databases, and final drawings are complete and accurate.
Assist in maintaining operational and project-related records to support future maintenance and planning activities.
Act as a central point of coordination between technical, operational, and project teams.
Communicate project requirements, timelines, risks, and readiness status to stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering, telecommunications, construction, and operations personnel to support project success.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and external partners when required.