Telecommunications Project Coordinator-Des Moines, IA- West Des Moines, IA

Forged Fiber 37•Des Moines, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Telecommunications Project Coordinator will support network deployment and infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate project tracking, timely updates, and smooth coordination between internal teams and external partners. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of project data and facilitating communication across various departments and with external vendors.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or related fields.
Familiarity with milestone-driven projects and maintaining accurate project data.
Understanding of basic project scheduling and date tracking.
Experience with Excel, Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to fiber, wireless, or network infrastructure.
Familiarity with telecom lifecycle stages.
Ability to identify trends or inconsistencies in project data.

Responsibilities

Track key project milestones and maintain accurate, current status updates.
Assist with validating forecasted vs. actual dates and identifying basic discrepancies.
Support schedule reviews and help confirm task ownership.
Review project updates for completeness and alignment with project scope.
Escalate risks, delays, or missing information to senior team members.
Serve as a communication point for internal teams and external partners.
Assist in preparing project status summaries and milestone reports.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and vendor teams.
Provide accurate data and project details to support project managers.