Project Coordinator – ICT & Data Center

FORTEK Pvt. Ltd.; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual increments & bonuses

Medical facility

Paid annual, casual & sick leaves

Gratuity and EOBI benefits

Job summary

FORTEK Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Project Coordinator to ensure structured execution of Data Center and ICT infrastructure projects across Pakistan.

You will bridge planning, site execution, procurement, and management reporting to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget. The role operates in a system integrator environment supporting multi-vendor enterprise deployments including Active Networks, Servers & Storage, HVAC, Cabling, and ELV systems.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or BS Project Management required.
• Certifications: Primavera P6 or MS Project; PMP in progress preferred; ITIL Foundation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and technical discovery with clients.
• Design multi-domain solutions (IT, Networking, AV, drone tech).
• Prepare basic civil/MEP/HVAC designs for data centers.
• Coordinate with vendors and OEMs for pricing and lead times.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demos to stakeholders.
• Coordinate PoCs and handover to delivery team.

Skills

Multi-project handling

Structured communication

Education

BS Engineering

BS Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ITIL Foundation

Job description

The Project Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring structured execution of Data Center and ICT infrastructure projects across Pakistan. The role bridges planning, site execution, procurement, and management reporting to ensure projects are delivered within scope, time, and budget.

This position operates within a system integrator environment, supporting multi-vendor enterprise infrastructure deployments including Active Networks, Servers & Storage, HVAC Systems, Structured Cabling, Power & ELV systems.

Job Location

Head Office (Islamabad) with frequent/occasional travel to project sites across Pakistan.

The candidate must be willing to travel frequently to project sites across Pakistan as per business requirements.

Position Structure:

Department:

Technical & Projects / DCF

Line Manager:

Bakhat Jamal

Stream:

Data Center Projects

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• BS Engineering (Electrical / Telecom / IT / Civil) OR BS Project Management

Certifications (Preferred)

• Primavera P6 or MS Project
• PMP (in progress preferred)
• ITIL Foundation (advantageous)

Other Key Skills

ERP familiarity (Odoo preferred)

Multi-project handling ability

Structured communication skills

Job Experience Required

5–7 years relevant experience in ICT / Data Center / EPC projects

Strong exposure in vendor-side / system integrator environment preferred

At Fortek, we believe in empowering our people. We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Annual performance-based increments & bonuses
• Medical facility
• Paid annual, casual & sick leaves
• Gratuity and EOBI benefits
• Collaborative, learning-driven work environment, and much more

Let’s build the future together!

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Technical Solution Design & Architecture

Requirement Analysis:Conduct detailed site visits (when required) and technical discovery sessions with clients to understand their business needs, technical constraints, and future scalability goals.

Multi-Domain Solutioning:Design comprehensive solutions coveringIT Hardware(Servers, Storage, PCs/Laptops),Networking(LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, Fiber Optics),AV & Display Systems, andDrone Solutions(Surveillance/Mapping).

Infrastructure Integration:Develop basic designs forCivil, MEP, and HVACsystems specifically for data center and IT server room builds, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE and TIA-942 standards.

Diagramming:Utilize MS Visio or AutoCAD (basic) to create network topology diagrams, rack elevation drawings, and floor plan layouts for proposals.

2. Commercial & Bid Management (BOQs & Proposals)

BOQ Preparation:Create detailed, error-free Bills of Quantities (BOQs) with accurate costing, margins, and terms & conditions.

Tender Submission:Manage end-to-end tender submissions forPPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority)and large-scale enterprise projects, ensuring 100% compliance with bid documents.

Vendor Coordination:Leverage existing relationships with OEMs and distributors to obtain competitive pricing, negotiate better margins, and source lead times for project-specific requirements.

Compliance Matrix:Prepare "Compliance Statements" and technical deviation lists to ensure transparent communication with clients regarding solution capabilities.

Technical Presentations:Support the sales team by delivering high-impact technical presentations and product demonstrations to C-level executives and technical committees.

Proof of Concept (POC):Coordinate with the delivery/engineering team to set up POCs for complex solutions (e.g., SD-WAN, Surveillance Analytics) to validate the design for the customer.

Pre-sales Handover:Conduct a formal technical handover to the Project Management/Implementation team after contract award, ensuring smooth transition from design to execution.

Relationship Management:Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned OEMs (e.g., Huawei, Cisco, Dell, APC, Sonnen) to stay updated on new products and end-of-life notifications.

Price Negotiation:Proactively negotiate pricing and special bids with distributors to ensure Fortek’s proposals are the most competitive in the market.

Technology Up-skilling:Regularly attend OEM training sessions to maintain certification levels (e.g., Huawei Certified Pre-sales Associate).

CRM Updates:Maintain daily logs of opportunities, proposals sent, and technical queries in the company CRM.

Proposal Library:Maintain a repository of standard technical responses, architectural diagrams, and cut-sheets to improve bid turnaround time.

Market Intelligence:Report on competitor pricing and solution trends observed during tenders to the management team.

Reporting Responsibilities (Daily, Weekly & Monthly)

Daily Reporting:

Daily Tasks:
Follow up on execution progress updates from site teams and validate task completion percentages.
Update ERP tasks and milestone trackers to reflect real-time project status.
Coordinate with procurement for pending material deliveries affecting schedule.
Escalate blockers impacting critical path activities to Assistant Manager.

Weekly Reporting:

Weekly Tasks:
Consolidate weekly progress reports (WPR) for management review.
Review schedule variance with Planning Engineer and identify deviations.
Update risk and issue register with new entries and status changes.
Participate in coordination meetings and document MOM with action items.
Validate vendor compliance with execution timelines.

Monthly Reporting:

Monthly Tasks:
Support milestone validation before invoicing.
Assist in portfolio dashboard consolidation for senior management.
Review project documentation completeness for audit readiness.
Analyze recurring coordination issues and recommend process improvements.