Project Coordinator 1

Full Time

Broadview, IL

Network Connex has been serving the telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex accelerates the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration.

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a robust set of benefits from health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability and more. What sets us apart is you are eligible to participate in our benefits programs the first of the month following your start date. One of the shortest benefits eligibility waiting periods in the industry! Our Vanguard 401(k) plan comes with a 5% company match, which you are immediately vested in, and you can start participating at the same time as all the other benefits! We have 10 (ten) paid company holidays, a generous PTO (Paid Time-Off) accrual schedule, and robust health & wellness programs that can help you earn discounts on your health premiums and more! We go beyond base compensation and give you total rewards!

Job Summary: This position requires maintaining quotes, purchase orders, documents, project plans, project reports, project deliverables and vendor management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quote entry - gather PM quotes and entering the quotes and project budgets into Netsuite.
• Project Creation - input the PO information as well as updating any budget information. Works with the PM's to coordinate manpower and updates Netsuite to include assigned techs in the resource section.
• PO Creation - create PO's to the distribution vendors and subs when needed. Constantly tracks materials with the vendors to update PM's on ETA of goods. Validates that the materials have been received and receiving materials in NetSuite.
• Vendor onboarding - Works with Supply Chain team to onboard new Vendors/customers/contractors to support the markets. Follows through the entire process from start to finish
• Netsuite Management - Focus on active projects, quotes and requests updates from the PM to properly adjust dates and budgets. Adds Change orders for existing projects.
• Reporting - financial reporting and project tracking as required.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of material orders and tracking.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as well as having a strong work ethic.
• Analytical skills be detailed oriented and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple complex tasks.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills, especially MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. NetSuite experience a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Associate degree, Real Estate License, or Equivalent Work Experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned..

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon accepting an offer, all candidates must pass a background check and drug screening.