AI & Hyperscale Data Center Cabling Lead

Align; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSAs/FSAs

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead large-scale cabling installs for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands‑on work, sitting between foreman and superintendent.

You will coordinate technicians, contractors and vendors, perform QA checks, and ensure work meets TIA/BICSI specs while keeping to schedules and safety. Travel: 75% nationwide.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years 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.
• Experience using fiber testing tools (OLTS, OTDR, VFL).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optic systems

Crew leadership

Reading drawings & rack elevations

Excel mapping & documentation

Live data center work

Willingness to travel 75%

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead large-scale cabling installs for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands‑on work, sitting between foreman and superintendent.

You will coordinate technicians, contractors and vendors, perform QA checks, and ensure work meets TIA/BICSI specs while keeping to schedules and safety. Travel: 75% nationwide.