Project Coordinator - Tucson, AZ

AT&T; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Forged Fiber is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator with 1–3 years of telecom or related experience to support network deployment and infrastructure projects. You will help ensure accurate project tracking, timely updates, and smooth coordination between internal teams and external partners.

The role requires familiarity with milestone-driven projects, basic scheduling and date tracking, and hands-on use of Excel, Smartsheet, MS Project or Jira.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or related fields.
• Familiarity with milestone‑driven projects and maintaining accurate project data.
• Understanding of basic project scheduling and date tracking.
• Experience with Excel, Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track key project milestones and maintain accurate, current status updates.
• Assist with validating forecasted vs. actual dates and identifying basic discrepancies.
• Support schedule reviews and help confirm task ownership.
• Review project updates for completeness and alignment with project scope.
• Escalate risks, delays, or missing information to senior team members.
• Serve as a communication point for internal teams and external partners.
• Assist in preparing project status summaries and milestone reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and vendor teams.

Skills

Telecom experience

Milestone tracking

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About Forged Fiber

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Project Coordinator with 1–3 years of experience to support network deployment and infrastructure projects. This role helps ensure accurate project tracking, timely updates, and smooth coordination between internal teams and external partners.

The Main Responsibilities

Project Tracking & Data Support:

• Track key project milestones and maintain accurate, current status updates.


• Assist with validating forecasted vs. actual dates and identifying basic discrepancies.


• Support schedule reviews and help confirm task ownership.

Project Updates & Data Validation:

• Review project updates for completeness and alignment with project scope.


• Escalate risks, delays, or missing information to senior team members.

Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as a communication point for internal teams and external partners.


• Assist in preparing project status summaries and milestone reports.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and vendor teams.


• Provide accurate data and project details to support project managers.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or related fields.


• Familiarity with milestone‑driven projects and maintaining accurate project data.


• Understanding of basic project scheduling and date tracking.


• Experience with Excel, Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar tools.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to fiber, wireless, or network infrastructure.


• Familiarity with telecom lifecycle stages.


• Ability to identify trends or inconsistencies in project data.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$49,000 - $81,000

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates inE‑Verifyand will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.Employers can only useE‑Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

This role is pre‑designated as safety‑sensitive under applicable state laws due to routine work at heights, near utilities, and around live traffic, where impairment poses a significant safety risk.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.

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