• Title: Infrastructure Coordinator
  Duration: 12 months
  Location: Boston hybrid
  Pay: 62
  
  Top 3 technical or soft skills
• Knowledge of BCSI standards
• Basic construction background
• Basic PM experience
• How many years of experience?
• 3-5 years of experience
• Position Overview
• Responsible for the end-to-end execution of network and telecommunications projects, from initiation through closure.
• Define project scope, resources, milestones, deadlines, and implementation plans in coordination with internal technical teams, functional departments, and external vendors.
• Manage vendor RFPs, contracts, implementation, and project execution while ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices, and design specifications.
• Coordinate network and telecommunications projects related to new construction, renovations, technology refreshes, and new technology implementations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Work outside of regular business hours and on some university holidays as needed to support essential services.
• Key Responsibilities 1. Cabling Infrastructure & Vendor Management -- 60%
• Design and develop structured cabling systems based on project requirements and applicable building codes.
• Manage external vendors and subcontractors performing installation, servicing, and modifications of:
  • Copper, coaxial, and fiber-optic cabling
  • Telecommunications and T1 networks
  • LAN, VOIP, CATV, CCTV, and Audio/Video systems
• Manage cable infrastructure projects, including estimating, budgeting, bidding, and specification analysis.
• Develop technical specifications, RFP packages, project documentation, and vendor requirements.
• Coordinate network installations, expansions, relocations, moves, adds, and changes.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Customer Services, and university departments to support construction and technology projects.
• Monitor labor, materials, project progress, and job status.
• Ensure materials are properly procured and delivered to project sites.
• Ensure projects meet applicable NUnet, IEEE Ethernet, and TIA/EIA 568B standards.
• Provide regular project updates, documentation, and status reports.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• 2. Project Management -- 30%
• Define initial project scope, timelines, milestones, and required resources.
• Coordinate internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from initiation through successful completion and closure.
• Track project schedules, budgets, quality, resources, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, resource gaps, and potential issues.
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalate challenges to management when necessary.
• Submit and manage change requests related to project and service changes.
• Identify related projects and initiatives to ensure proper coordination and integration.
• Provide ongoing status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• 3. Standards Development & Enforcement -- 10%
• Promote and enforce project management processes, tools, and documentation standards.
• Mentor teams and individuals on project management best practices.
• Monitor adherence to established processes and standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and project effectiveness.
• Educate vendors and internal teams on university standards, quality expectations, documentation requirements, and best practices.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• Higher education experience is a plus.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience.
• Progressive experience in network infrastructure, structured cabling, and troubleshooting, including hands-on technical experience.
• Current RCDD certification preferred; inactive RCDD, RCDD LAN Specialist, Installer, or Technician certification required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience reading blueprints and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Strong documentation skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Manage multiple priority projects and resources.
  • Develop and manage project implementation plans.
  • Identify and address resource gaps.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCSI Standards.
• Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
• Construction or related industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Fiber optic
  • Copper
  • Coaxial cabling
• Ortronics manufacturer certification.
• Experience with:
  • CATV
  • CCTV
  • LAN
  • VOIP
  • Audio/Video
• Experience with McCormick estimating system or similar.
• PMP or ITIL certification.
• Licensed electrician.