Data Center Project Administrator

CAI Mission Critical; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

Health insurance at low cost

Professional education support

70% Long Term Disability paid by the公司

Job summary

CAI Mission Critical is seeking a highly organized Project Administrator to support our growing team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate project records, coordinating documentation, and assisting in preparing project reports and dashboards.

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree (or equivalent experience) and 2+ years in project administration, with strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent communication. Travel may be required for domestic engagements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of project administration or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document control and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Project Managers, Commissioning Leads, and project teams across multiple mission-critical projects.
• Convert technical and project information into organized, user-friendly documentation.
• Maintain project documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
• Track project documents throughout their lifecycle with accurate version control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CxAlloy

Procore

Autodesk

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Administrator to support our growing Mission Critical team. This individual will play a key role in ensuring project documentation, reporting, and administrative processes are managed efficiently throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, and has exceptional organizational and document control skills. Working closely with Project Managers, Commissioning Leads, and project teams, the Project Administrator will be responsible for maintaining accurate project records, coordinating documentation, supporting project reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal and client documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Project Managers, Commissioning Leads, and project teams across multiple mission-critical projects.
• Convert technical and project information into organized, user-friendly documentation.
• Prepare, format, number, label, and maintain project documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
• Track project documents throughout their lifecycle, ensuring accurate version control and document status at all times.
• Maintain physical and electronic project filing systems to ensure documents are current, accessible, and properly archived.
• Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, formatting, and consistency prior to distribution.
• Coordinate with project team members to collect required documentation and ensure deliverables are submitted on schedule.
• Distribute project-related documentation and communications to internal stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and external partners as required.
• Assist in maintaining document control processes and continuously improve documentation workflows.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc project reports, meeting minutes, status updates, and project dashboards.
• Support project closeout activities by organizing and compiling final project documentation packages.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating project logistics, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of project administration, document control, project coordination, or administrative support experience.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with data center projects
• Experience with CxAlloy, Procore, and/or Autodesk
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to travel domestically as required

About CAI

CAI was established in 1996, that has grown year over year to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.

Are You Ready?

Our approach is simple; we put the client’s interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.

We are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future

Benefits

• 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year
• health insurance at extremely low cost to employee
• financial support for both internal and external professional education
• 70% long term disability paid for by the company.

#MISSIONCRITICAL

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Average salary range, not including benefits or compensatory time and possible discretionary bonuses.

CAI Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
• 24 days of Paid Time Off
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability