Data Center Cabling Lead — Nationwide Projects

Align; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Superintendent to lead large low‑voltage cabling installs across U.S. data centers. You’ll supervise field teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

Expect significant travel and a salaried compensation package with bonuses and full benefits. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in structured cabling, strong Excel and drawings-reading skills, and proven crew leadership in fast‑paced environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low‑voltage, or fiber optic systems.
• Proven experience managing field cabling crews.
• Ability to read and understand cabling design drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of labeling standards and cabling best practices.
• Strong Excel skills for data vetting, port mapping, tracking, pivots/macros.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in active data center environments.
• Willing to travel 75% of the time to project sites (8–12 hour days during builds).
• Hands‑on troubleshooting using OLTS, OTDR, VFL, etc.
• Experience leading 25–50+ 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 subcontractors and internal crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform on‑site quality checks—terminations, labeling, routing, test results.
• Monitor project progress and timelines; communicate changes 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 issues impacting schedules or budgets.

Skills

Excel skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Superintendent to lead large low‑voltage cabling installs across U.S. data centers. You’ll supervise field teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

Expect significant travel and a salaried compensation package with bonuses and full benefits. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in structured cabling, strong Excel and drawings-reading skills, and proven crew leadership in fast‑paced environments.