Data Center Cabling Superintendent

Align; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Superintendent based in Grand Prairie, Texas. In this role, you will lead and manage large cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers. Responsibilities include overseeing installation standards, managing field teams, and ensuring project timelines are met.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structured cabling systems and experience managing teams efficiently. You should be comfortable traveling extensively for site installations and working in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, preferably in data centers.
• Proven experience managing field cabling crews.
• Ability to read cabling design drawings.
• Strong Excel skills for data tracking.
• Comfortable working in live data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cabling installation and maintain standards.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors.
• Perform quality checks on installations.
• Manage project documentation and progress.
• Lead safety meetings with field teams.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optic systems

Project management

Data analysis with Excel

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Position Overview: As the Data Center Cabling Superintendent, you will lead and manage large 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, and ensure everything is installed safely, correctly, and on schedule. You’ll manage field teams (typically 50-100 technicians and contractors), coordinate with vendors, and travel frequently to active project sites.

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.

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 25-50+ 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.