Crew Lead

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a Crew Lead / Project Lead for structured cabling and fiber installation. You will lead daily activities of cabling technicians and installation crews, oversee fiber and copper cabling, conduit systems, and supporting infrastructure.

The role requires 2+ years in structured cabling and 4+ years in related fields, proven leadership, and ability to read blueprints, coordinate with clients, and enforce safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper cabling installations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, prints, cable schedules, and project specifications.
• Knowledge of rack-and-stack installations, patching, labeling, cable pathways, and cable management.
• Experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting, including OTDR testing preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and jobsite safety practices.
• Ability to lead field personnel, delegate tasks, maintain quality standards, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of cabling technicians and installation crews.
• Oversee installation of fiber optic cabling, copper cabling, conduit systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage cable pulling, terminations, splicing, rack-and-stack installations, patching, labeling, and testing activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and project work plans.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure crews understand project goals, priorities, and safety expectations.
• Monitor labor productivity, track materials and equipment, and document daily progress.
• Inspect completed installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Verify proper cable testing, OTDR results, labeling, grounding, and project documentation.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, company policies, and all site-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with project management, clients, and other trades to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Leadership of crews

Blueprints & specs reading

Fiber testing (OTDR)

OSHA & safety compliance

Communication & organization

Field personnel delegation

Problem solving

Job description

Crew Lead / Project Lead - Structured Cabling & Fiber Installation

• 2+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, telecommunications, fiber optics, or data center construction.
• Experience installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting fiber and copper cabling.
• Previous experience leading small crews or acting as a Lead Technician preferred.
• 4+ years of structured cabling, telecommunications, low-voltage, or construction experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing crews, schedules, and field operations.
• Previous experience as a Crew Lead, Project Lead, Foreman, or similar leadership role preferred.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper cabling installations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, prints, cable schedules, and project specifications.
• Knowledge of rack-and-stack installations, patching, labeling, cable pathways, and cable management.
• Experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting, including OTDR testing preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and jobsite safety practices.
• Ability to lead field personnel, delegate tasks, maintain quality standards, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of cabling technicians and installation crews.
• Oversee installation of fiber optic cabling, copper cabling, conduit systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage cable pulling, terminations, splicing, rack-and-stack installations, patching, labeling, and testing activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and project work plans.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure crews understand project goals, priorities, and safety expectations.
• Monitor labor productivity, track materials and equipment, and document daily progress.
• Inspect completed installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Verify proper cable testing, OTDR results, labeling, grounding, and project documentation.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, company policies, and all site-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with project management, clients, and other trades to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project execution.