Data Center Cabling Lead & Senior Technician

Align Communications; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Paid training

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Align Communications in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Data Center Cabling Supervisor to lead large cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers nationwide. You will oversee low-voltage cabling, from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You do not need prior Project Manager experience; leadership experience with field crews is essential. 75% travel to project sites nationwide will be expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems - ideally in large data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing field cabling crews.
• Ability to read and understand cabling design drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of labeling standards and cabling best practices.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in active, live data center environments.
• Able to handle fast-paced, high-pressure project timelines.
• Willing to travel 75% of the time to project sites (8-12 hour days during builds).
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills using OLTS, OTDR, VFL, and similar testing tools.
• Experience leading 5-10+ technicians across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of safety compliance, field documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee installation of cabling and support systems in new data center white space.
• Set and maintain cabling standards (fiber and copper) 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

Field leadership

Read drawings

Labeling standards

Organization

Communication

Travel 75%

Testing tools

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

BICSI certification (preferred)

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align Communications in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Data Center Cabling Supervisor to lead large cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers nationwide. You will oversee low-voltage cabling, from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You do not need prior Project Manager experience; leadership experience with field crews is essential. 75% travel to project sites nationwide will be expected.