Lead Data Center Cabling Technician

As a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician, you will support large-scale cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, ideal for someone who has grown beyond a Foreman role but is not yet a full Superintendent.

You'll assist the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution while working directly with technicians, contractors, and vendors. This role is heavily field-facing and requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to help keep teams aligned with project timelines and quality expectations.

- This is a full-time salaried role offering $70,000-$90,000, full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training.

- Support structured cabling installations in new data center white space and help coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.

- Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results while reinforcing jobsite safety.

- Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawing reviews to ensure work meets TIA/BICSI specifications.

- Communicate field progress, schedule risks, and material needs to project leadership.

- Support documentation, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, and QA/QC corrective actions.

- 2-4 years experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems (data center or mission-critical preferred).

- Experience leading small cabling crews (foreman or lead technician level).

- Ability to read cabling drawings, rack elevations, and labeling standards.

- Strong Excel skills for port mapping, tracking, and documentation.

- Comfortable working in live data center environments with fast-paced schedules.

- Willingness to travel 75% and work extended hours during active builds

- Understanding of racks, containment systems, and cable pathways.