Job Title: Project Coordinator (Entry–Mid Level)
Company: LEAD Technical
Location: Barker, NY (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
LEAD Technical is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to support the planning, execution, and delivery of data center infrastructure and deployment projects. This role is ideal for someone early in their project management career who thrives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments and is eager to grow within technical operations or project management.
You will work cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure data center builds, expansions, and hardware deployments are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate project activities related to data center construction, expansion, and infrastructure deployments
- Track and manage rack-and-stack schedules, hardware installations, and commissioning timelines
- Support logistics for servers, networking equipment, power systems, and cooling infrastructure
- Maintain detailed project documentation including MOPs (Methods of Procedure), SOPs, and change management records
- Act as a liaison between data center operations, network engineering, facilities teams, and third-party vendors
- Assist with capacity planning tracking (rack space, power utilization, and cooling requirements)
- Monitor project milestones for power-up, testing, and go-live readiness
- Track and escalate risks related to downtime, deployment delays, or equipment availability
- Coordinate site access, scheduling, and vendor activities within a secure data center environment
- Support procurement and inventory tracking for IT hardware and infrastructure components
- Assist in maintaining compliance with safety standards, security protocols, and uptime SLAs
- Prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership, highlighting deployment progress and operational readiness
Required Qualifications
- 1–4 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or administrative support in a technical, industrial, or data center environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in project tracking tools (Excel, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar)
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability (24/7 uptime) environment
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, or data center operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting data center operations, colocation environments, or cloud infrastructure deployments
- Familiarity with rack-and-stack processes, structured cabling, and hardware lifecycle management
- Exposure to tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or MS Project
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field
- CAPM certification or interest in pursuing PMP certification
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- On-site role based in Barker, NY within a data center or technical operations facility
- May require time spent on the data center floor supporting deployments and vendor coordination
- Ability to walk, stand, and work in controlled environments with hot/cold aisle containment
- Occasional lifting of equipment (up to 25 lbs)
- Adherence to strict security, safety, and access control procedures
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth into Project Management, Data Center Operations, or Technical Program Management
Why Join LEAD Technical?
At LEAD Technical, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure projects, working alongside experienced engineers and operators in a high-growth, technology-driven environment. This role provides a strong foundation for advancing into project management or specialized technical operations roles.
