Data Center Cabling Lead & Senior Technician

Align; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO and paid holidays

Training and development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have strong data center cabling leadership experience and can manage crews across multiple sites. Travel is extensive, and a competitive benefits package is offered along with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems 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.
• Strong Excel skills (data vetting, port mapping, tracking, pivots/macros).
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Willing to travel 75% to project sites nationwide (8–12 hour days).
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills using OLTS, OTDR, VFL, and similar testing tools.

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 - terminations, labeling, routing, and 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 any issues impacting schedules or budgets.

Skills

Structured cabling

Field crew management

Read cabling drawings

Labeling standards

Excel data management

Communication

Travel readiness

Testing tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have strong data center cabling leadership experience and can manage crews across multiple sites. Travel is extensive, and a competitive benefits package is offered along with performance-based bonuses.