Data Center Cabling Project Manager

Align; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Project bonuses

Paid travel

Advanced training

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Superintendent to lead large-scale low‑voltage cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You will oversee planning, standards, and field execution to ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery.

You’ll manage field teams of 50–100 technicians and contractors, coordinate with vendors, and travel nationwide (approximately 75% of the time) to project sites, delivering core cabling solutions and ensuring compliance with industry

Qualifications

• 3+ years in structured cabling or fiber in large data centers.
• Experience leading field cabling crews.
• Ability to read cabling design drawings and specs.
• Strong Excel data vetting, port mapping, and tracking.
• Willing to travel 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee installation of cabling in data center white space.
• Set and maintain cabling standards for multiple projects.
• Build and manage cabling tracking sheets.
• Supervise subcontractors and internal crews to stay on schedule.
• Perform on-site quality checks of terminations and labeling.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to leadership and clients.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Enforce safety rules and lead toolbox talks.
• Report daily field progress and issues impacting schedule.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optic systems

Managing field crews

Reading cabling drawings

Excel data vetting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Testing tools

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 make sure 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.

This is a full‑time salaried role offering $90,000‑$125,000, full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training. Travel to project sites nationwide is required (approximately 75% of the time).

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 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.