Data Center Cabling Superintendent

Align; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Superintendent to lead large cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This role involves overseeing low-voltage cabling installations, managing field teams, and ensuring adherence to cabling standards and safety regulations.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of structured cabling experience and strong Excel skills, along with the ability to manage fast-paced project timelines. Frequent travel (75% of the time) is expected to project sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems.
• Ability to read and understand cabling design drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working in active, live data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and internal crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Review installation of cabling and support systems in new data center white space.

Skills

Structured cabling experience

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optic systems

Excel skills

Troubleshooting skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field 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.