Data Center Cabling Project Manager

Align; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time position with full benefits

75% travel to project sites nationwide

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Project Manager to lead cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the United States. You will manage all aspects of low-voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery while guiding field teams on site.

The role requires experience with large data centers, strong leadership, and hands-on troubleshooting using OLTS, OTDR, and VFL, with a willingness to travel 75% to project sites

Qualifications

• 3+ years in structured cabling, low‑voltage, or fiber optic systems in large data centers.
• Experience leading field cabling crews and coordinating subcontractors.
• Ability to read cabling design drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of labeling standards and cabling best practices.
• Strong Excel data vetting, port mapping, tracking, pivots/macros.
• Excellent organization and communication in live data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee installation of cabling and support systems in new data center white space.
• Set and maintain cabling standards for fiber and copper across projects.
• Build and manage cabling tracking sheets and pull patch schedules.
• Supervise subcontractors and internal crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform on-site quality checks – terminations, labeling, routing, testing.
• Monitor progress, timelines, and communicate changes to leadership and clients.
• Manage documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Enforce safety rules and lead toolbox talks with field teams.
• Report daily field progress and issues affecting schedules or budgets.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optics

Project management

Cabling drawings

Excel skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Position Overview

As the Data Center Cabling Project Manager, you will lead and manage cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You’ll oversee all aspects of low‑voltage cabling, from planning and standards to field execution, ensuring everything is installed safely, correctly, and on schedule. This role is open to experienced leaders with strong data center cabling backgrounds who have successfully led field teams and installations. If you have experience as a Data Center Cabling Superintendent, Cabling Lead, Lead Technician, Foreman, Site Supervisor, or similar leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Benefits

• Full‑time, salaried position with full benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance‑based bonuses.
• Requires 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.

Key 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, timelines, and 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.

Required 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with cabling systems for AI or HPC workloads (Spine‑Leaf topology, InfiniBand, etc.).
• Strong understanding of racks, containment, and pathway systems.
• Familiar with TIA/EIA and BICSI standards and building codes.
• Experience working with owner’s reps, vendors, and major manufacturers.
• Certifications like BICSI, RCDD, or TIA are a plus.
• Experience managing bids, RFIs, RFPs, change orders, and QA/QC documentation.
• Advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for cabling issues.