Data Center Cabling Lead - National Field Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

ClassPass membership

Generous PTO

Company-paid holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

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

You will oversee field execution, enforce standards, and ensure timelines and quality expectations are met, with 75% travel and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Support structured cabling installations in new data center spaces and coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.
• Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results while enforcing site safety.
• Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawing reviews to meet TIA/BICSI specs.
• 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

Fiber optics

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Fiber testing tools

Excel

Data center experience

Willing travel

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

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

You will oversee field execution, enforce standards, and ensure timelines and quality expectations are met, with 75% travel and competitive benefits.