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JSET Automated Technologies – Columbus, OH (Full-Time, In-Person)
Entry-Level | Project Coordination | Construction | Data Centers

JSET Automated Technologies is hiring a Project Coordinator to support high-impact data center, electrical construction, and automation projects across the United States.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in project coordination, construction operations, and mission-critical infrastructure.

You'll work directly with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and customers to support project execution, compliance, and documentation-building the foundation for a long-term career in project management, construction, or engineering.

• Work on mission-critical data center projects
• Gain exposure to BMS, EPMS, and automation systems
• Clear path to Project Manager or Operations roles
• Collaborative, fast-growing team environment
• Part of Industria Power & Data, a national leader in electrical construction

• Support daily operations of active construction and automation projects
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and tracking systems (Excel, SharePoint, Smartsheet)
• Assist with project setup, reporting, and status tracking
• Coordinate meetings, notes, and follow-up deliverables
• Ensure project files are accurate, organized, and up to date

• Assist with employee and subcontractor onboarding for client site access
• Track compliance requirements such as:
  • Background checks
  • Badge/access requests
  • Training and documentation
• Support onboarding requirements for high-security, mission-critical client environments
• Track access expiration dates and coordinate offboarding
• Assist with access tracking, equipment return coordination, and documentation management
• Maintain accurate records for client-specific compliance and restricted-access projects

• Collect and track Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and compliance documentation
• Maintain subcontractor onboarding records
• Follow up on missing documentation with vendors
• Support compliance platforms (e.g., Avetta, BuildingConnected, Lockton)

• Manage digital project records across shared systems
• Upload, organize, and maintain compliance and project files
• Track licenses, registrations, and documentation requirements
• Ensure controlled access and version accuracy

• Assist with project tracking in Procore
• Support documentation for:
  • Labor tracking
  • Purchase orders
  • Change orders
• Maintain logs for project milestones, warranty tracking, and customer requests

• Support internal teams with documentation, information gathering, and tracking needs
• Assist in improving administrative processes and workflows
• Ensure project information is organized and communicated effectively
• Provide general administrative support across project and operations teams

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in:
  • Construction Management
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • or related field
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Internship, co-op, or administrative experience in construction or technical environments is a plus

• Strong organization and time management
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across active projects
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with the following is a plus:
  • SharePoint
  • Smartsheet
  • Procore
  • Construction/project management tools

• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Process-driven and highly organized
• Eager to learn and grow in construction or project management
• Comfortable supporting multiple teams and priorities
• Interested in data centers, automation, or electrical construction

JSET specializes in controls integration, BMS/EPMS systems, and mission-critical infrastructure, supporting data centers and industrial clients nationwide.

We are proud to be part of Industria Power & Data, delivering end-to-end electrical and automation solutions across the U.S.

If you're ready to build your career in project coordination, data center construction, and automation, we encourage you to apply.

Every application is reviewed carefully.

JSET Automated Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.