Data Center Cabling Foreman — Lead Field Tech (75% Travel)

align46; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

ClassPass membership

PTO

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 installations for AI and hyperscale data centers nationwide. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, reporting to the Superintendent and coordinating with technicians, contractors, and vendors.

The position requires 2-4+ years in structured cabling, travel up to 75%, and knowledge of TIA/BICSI standards. Competitive salary ($90,000-$115,000) with full benefits and bonuses.

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).
• 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.

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 optics

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Excel

Live data center environments

Travel readiness

Education

BICSI Technician Certification

BICSI Installer II

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 nationwide. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, reporting to the Superintendent and coordinating with technicians, contractors, and vendors.

The position requires 2-4+ years in structured cabling, travel up to 75%, and knowledge of TIA/BICSI standards. Competitive salary ($90,000-$115,000) with full benefits and bonuses.