Data Center Cabling Foreman — Lead Field Installations

Align; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company match

Cellphone Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Employee referral program

Floating Holiday

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, supporting the Superintendent on planning, standards, and on-site execution.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep teams aligned with timelines and quality. Travel is ~75% nationwide with project sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in structured cabling, low voltage, or fiber systems.
• Experience leading small cabling crews (foreman/lead).
• Able to read cabling drawings, rack elevations, labeling standards.
• Experience using fiber testing tools: OLTS, OTDR, VFL.
• Strong Excel skills for port mapping and documentation.
• Comfortable in live data center environments with fast-paced schedules.
• Willing to travel ~75% and work extended hours during builds.

Responsibilities

• Support structured cabling installations for data centers and coordinate daily work under the Superintendent.
• Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results; enforce safety.
• Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawings per specs.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low voltage

Fiber optics

Leadership

Reading drawings

Excel

On-site safety

Travel willingness

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, supporting the Superintendent on planning, standards, and on-site execution.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep teams aligned with timelines and quality. Travel is ~75% nationwide with project sites.