Structured Cabling Project Coordinator

Telsource Corporation•Strongsville, OH

About The Position

The Structured Cabling Project Coordinator supports the delivery of small, medium, and large low-voltage and structured cabling projects in commercial, retail, government, defense, and other customer environments. The role works with Structured Cabling Project Managers, field technicians, vendors, general contractors, construction managers, and customers to keep projects organized, financially controlled, and moving toward completion. This is a hands-on project coordination role focused on low-voltage cabling, material management, estimating support, vendor coordination, purchase orders, project documentation, and financial accuracy. The Coordinator interprets drawings, takeoffs, bills of material, field requirements, and vendor information to support project execution, working independently on details while partnering closely with the Project Manager. The role involves copper and fiber cabling, pathways and spaces, racks and cabinets, patch panels, termination hardware, labeling, testing, and related low-voltage infrastructure. Travel to project sites is required as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage construction, project coordination, estimating support, field operations, or a closely related environment.
Demonstrated understanding of structured cabling and low-voltage construction practices.
Experience with material takeoffs, BOM development, construction drawings, or project material planning.
Experience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, construction managers, and field personnel.
Experience creating or managing purchase orders and project-related procurement.
Working knowledge of project financials, cost tracking, invoicing, budgets, or margin management.
Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Working knowledge of Category 5e, Category 6, Category 6A, fiber optic, and other structured cabling systems.
Understanding of copper and fiber pathways, cable tray, J-hooks, conduit, sleeves, raceway, innerduct, ladder rack, and other cable support infrastructure.
Familiarity with telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, MDF/IDF environments, racks, cabinets, patch panels, cable management, grounding/bonding, and demarcation locations.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, riser diagrams, cabling schematics, and low-voltage design documentation.
Understanding of cable routing, pathways, space requirements, labeling, testing, certification, and as-built documentation.
Familiarity with TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC, customer specifications, and applicable project standards.
Ability to distinguish customer, carrier, electrical, general construction, and structured cabling scopes.
Ability to understand the relationship between labor, material, subcontractor costs, revenue, and project margin.

Nice To Haves

BICSI certification or coursework.
BICSI Installer 1–3, Technician (TECH), Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI), or comparable credential.
Experience with fiber optic installation and testing.
Experience supporting commercial, retail, government, defense, healthcare, education, or other complex customer environments.
Experience with estimating, takeoff software, Visio, CAD, or construction management platforms.
Familiarity with project management and procurement systems.
Knowledge of RCDD-level design concepts.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers with planning, scheduling, coordination, and administration of structured cabling and low-voltage projects from kickoff through closeout.
Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, floor plans, and field information to understand cabling requirements and deliverables.
Perform or support material takeoffs and develop Bills of Materials for cabling, pathways, racks, cabinets, patch panels, termination hardware, labeling, cable management, and related materials.
Obtain and compare vendor and subcontractor pricing, confirm material availability and lead times, and support procurement decisions.
Create, issue, track, and reconcile purchase orders for materials, subcontractors, and project-related services.
Coordinate vendors, subcontractors, distributors, manufacturers, general contractors, construction managers, and field technicians.
Track material orders, backorders, shipping, delivery dates, staging requirements, and site readiness.
Maintain project financial information, including committed costs, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, material costs, and budgets.
Support financial reporting, cost tracking, forecast updates, and identification of potential margin erosion.
Coordinate change orders and ensure scope changes are documented, priced, approved, and communicated before work proceeds whenever practical.
Maintain project documentation, including drawings, takeoffs, BOMs, purchase orders, change orders, as-builts, test results, labeling records, and closeout packages.
Participate in site surveys, pre-construction meetings, coordination meetings, and post-installation reviews as required.
Coordinate site access, material staging, logistics, technician schedules, and other field requirements.
Monitor milestones, identify schedule, material, vendor, labor, scope, or financial risks, and promptly escalate issues to the Project Manager.
Work with field technicians to ensure installation requirements, drawings, specifications, customer standards, and applicable industry practices are understood.
Support quality control by reviewing documentation, testing and labeling requirements, and closeout deliverables.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, general contractors, and internal stakeholders through email, phone, meetings, and project systems.
Travel to project sites as required to support project execution and customer needs.
Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for scope alignment, pricing, exclusions, lead times, and assumptions.
Track committed versus actual costs and communicate variances to the Project Manager.
Assist with vendor performance management, including schedule adherence, quality, responsiveness, and commercial issues.
Support invoice review and validation against purchase orders, approved scope, and completed work.
Recognize when project decisions may affect profitability and maintain appropriate cost controls.