Data Center Cabling Lead for AI & Hyperscale Projects

Align; Port Reading (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Cellphone Reimbursement

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to 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, guiding technicians, contractors, and vendors under the Superintendent.

You will help plan, enforce standards, and ensure on-site execution while maintaining schedules and quality expectations. 75% travel to project sites nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience using fiber testing tools (OLTS, OTDR, VFL).
• Strong Excel skills for port mapping, tracking, and documentation.
• 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

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Fiber testing

Excel

Travel readiness

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to 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, guiding technicians, contractors, and vendors under the Superintendent.

You will help plan, enforce standards, and ensure on-site execution while maintaining schedules and quality expectations. 75% travel to project sites nationwide is required.