Data Center Cabling Lead for AI Scale Builds

Align; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

401(k) matching

ClassPass

Paid PTO

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead field crews on large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. The hybrid role combines on-site leadership with hands-on work, reporting to the Superintendent and coordinating with technicians, contractors, and vendors.

This full-time, salaried position offers $90,000-$115,000, full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training. Expect 75% travel to nationwide project sites.

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.
• 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

Leadership

Reading cabling drawings

Excel skills

Live data center environment

Willingness to travel

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead field crews on large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. The hybrid role combines on-site leadership with hands-on work, reporting to the Superintendent and coordinating with technicians, contractors, and vendors.

This full-time, salaried position offers $90,000-$115,000, full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training. Expect 75% travel to nationwide project sites.