Infrastructure Coordinator

The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical experience along with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders from initial planning through successful completion. We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Coordinator to support the execution of complex network infrastructure and telecommunications projects in a large, fast-paced institutional environment.

Title: Infrastructure Coordinator
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• Duration: 12-month contract, potential for extension
• Pay rate: $41.96–$62.94/hour
• Job Location: Boston, MA
• Work Model: Hybrid, 4 days onsite
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1^st shift, 40 hours/week
• Job#: bh19473

Eligibility: Candidates must be local to Boston, MA and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Description:
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Coordinator to support the execution of complex network infrastructure and telecommunications projects in a large, fast-paced institutional environment.
This role combines structured cabling, network infrastructure, construction coordination, vendor management, and project management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical experience along with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders from initial planning through successful completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with 3–5+ years of infrastructure or technical project experience who enjoys working at the intersection of IT, construction, facilities, and telecommunications.

What You'll Do
Infrastructure & Vendor Management — 60%

• Coordinate structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, RFP packages, estimates, and budgets.
• Manage external vendors, contractors, and subcontractors performing installation and service work.
• Coordinate installation, relocation, expansion, and modification of copper, coaxial, and fiber-optic cabling systems.
• Review project documentation, job reports, labor, materials, and overall project progress.
• Coordinate material procurement and ensure timely delivery to project sites.
• Work with engineering, operations, facilities, and other internal teams to develop reliable network infrastructure solutions.
• Coordinate technology-related activities associated with renovations, new construction, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure installations meet applicable university standards, building codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate service requests, project documentation, reports, and troubleshooting records.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Project Management — 30%

• Define project scope, milestones, timelines, and required resources.
• Coordinate technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining priorities, budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Identify project risks, resource gaps, dependencies, and potential issues.
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalate challenges when necessary.
• Prepare status updates and communicate project progress to stakeholders.
• Manage change requests and coordinate related or interfacing projects to ensure successful implementation.

Standards & Process Improvement — 10%

• Promote adherence to infrastructure, documentation, and project management standards.
• Educate vendors and project teams on quality expectations and best practices.
• Mentor team members on project processes, tools, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution and operational processes.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in network infrastructure, structured cabling, telecommunications, construction coordination, or technical project management.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Hands-on understanding of network infrastructure and structured cabling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCSI Standards.
• Familiarity with blueprints, construction documentation, and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, resources, vendors, and competing priorities.
• Strong documentation skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, facilities, contractors, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications
The following are highly valued but not all required:

• Current RCDD certification.
• Inactive RCDD or RCDD LAN Specialist, Installer, or Technician credentials.
• Construction or related field experience.
• Extensive knowledge of fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Ortronics manufacturer certification.
• Experience with CATV, CCTV, LAN, VoIP, or Audio/Video systems.
• Experience with McCormick estimating software or a similar system.
• ITIL or PMP certification.
• Licensed electrician.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive $41.96–$62.94/hour pay range.
• Hybrid schedule with at least 4 days onsite per week.
• 12-month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to manage meaningful infrastructure and technology projects in a complex institutional environment.
• Work across IT, telecommunications, construction, facilities, engineering, and operations.
• Two-round interview process.

Candidates must be available to work occasional hours outside the regular schedule and some holidays when required to support essential services.

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