Data Center Cabling Project Manager

Align; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Paid training

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Project Manager to lead and manage cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. The role covers planning, standards, and field execution of low‑voltage cabling, with 75% travel to project sites nationwide.

Experience leading field crews in data centers or mission‑critical environments is required. The position offers full benefits, PTO, paid training, and performance‑based bonuses, with a focus on safety, schedule

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.

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.

Skills

Structured cabling

Field crew management

Reading drawings & specs

Cabling labeling standards

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Live data center experience

High-pressure scheduling

75% travel readiness

Troubleshooting tools

Lead 5–10 technicians

Safety compliance & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience

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.