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IT Project Coordinator Data Center Build - Barker, NY 14012

Merge IT

Barker, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Budget Management, Change Management, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Facebook, Finance, Healthcare, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Network Operations Center, Network System Hardware, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, RAID Storage, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Analysis, Status Reports, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Twitter, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Barker, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add an IT Project Coordinator - Data Center Build to the team in Barker, NY. Please see below for full details-
 
Job Notes:
-- 6-month contract
-- Onsite 5 days per week in Barker, NY 14012
-- Drug & Background required.
 
Pay Rate = $35 w2 per hour + benefits
 
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized IT Project Coordinator to support the planning and execution of a large-scale data center build. This role will work closely with project managers, infrastructure engineers, vendors, and construction teams to ensure timelines, deliverables, and resources are aligned for successful project delivery.  The ideal candidate has strong coordination skills, experience in IT infrastructure environments, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Project Manager in planning, executing, and closing data center build projects
  • Coordinate across IT, network, facilities, and construction teams to ensure alignment on project milestones
  • Track project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies using tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet
  • Schedule and facilitate project meetings, including status updates, vendor calls, and stakeholder reviews
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including project plans, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and status reports
  • Assist with procurement coordination for hardware, networking equipment, and infrastructure components
  • Work with vendors and suppliers to track equipment delivery, installation schedules, and issue resolution
  • Monitor project budgets and assist with cost tracking and reporting
  • Ensure adherence to project governance, change management, and compliance requirements
  • Support testing, deployment, and commissioning activities for data center infrastructure
  • Identify and escalate risks or delays to project leadership proactively
Required Qualifications:
  • 2–5 years of experience in project coordination or project support roles
  • Experience working in data center environments
  • Knowledge of data center components (servers, racks, power, cooling, network equipment)
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
  • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting data center builds, migrations, or infrastructure deployments
  • Understanding of ITIL processes or change management frameworks
  • PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification (or working toward certification)
  • Experience working with vendors and third-party contractors
Key Skills:
  • Project coordination & scheduling
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Risk and issue tracking
  • Vendor coordination
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving
Why Work with Merge IT?
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Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all forms and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. All employment is subject to verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. per federal law.
 
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