Data Center Cabling Project Lead — 75% Travel

Align; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Project Manager / Supervisor to lead cabling installations at AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You will oversee low-voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership in data center cabling, proven crew management, and the ability to read cabling drawings. Travel to project sites is extensive, and diverse teams collaborate daily.

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.
• Strong Excel skills (data vetting, port mapping, tracking, pivots/macros).
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in active, live data center environments.
• Able 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

Field supervision

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

75% travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Project Manager / Supervisor to lead cabling installations at AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You will oversee low-voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership in data center cabling, proven crew management, and the ability to read cabling drawings. Travel to project sites is extensive, and diverse teams collaborate daily.