Data Center Cabling Lead: National Field Projects

Align; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Project Manager to lead large cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You will oversee low‑voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, quality, and schedules.

The role values leaders with data center cabling backgrounds who have managed field crews and can read drawings, set standards, and coordinate multiple sites. Expect 75% travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low‑voltage, or fiber optic systems in data centers.
• Proven experience managing field cabling crews.
• Ability to read cabling design drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of labeling standards and cabling best practices.
• Strong Excel skills for data vetting, port mapping, and tracking.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in live data center environments.
• Willing to travel 75% to project sites; 8–12 hour days.
• Hands-on troubleshooting with OLTS, OTDR, VFL.
• Experience leading 5–10+ technicians across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of safety compliance and field documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee installation of cabling and support systems in new data center white space.
• Set and maintain cabling standards for multiple projects.
• Build and manage cabling tracking sheets (pull patch schedules).
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and internal crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform on-site quality checks—verifying terminations, labeling, routing, and test results.
• Monitor project progress and timelines; communicate changes and updates to leadership and clients.
• Manage documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Enforce safety rules and lead daily toolbox talks with field teams.
• Report daily field progress and any issues impacting schedules or budgets.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optics

Data center experience

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

Labeling standards

Excel skills

Organization

Communication

Travel 75%

Troubleshooting

Field documentation

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Project Manager to lead large cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You will oversee low‑voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, quality, and schedules.

The role values leaders with data center cabling backgrounds who have managed field crews and can read drawings, set standards, and coordinate multiple sites. Expect 75% travel.