Data Center Cabling Superintendent

Align; Vienna (VA); 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 seeks a Data Center Cabling Superintendent to lead large‑scale cabling installations across the U.S. You will oversee all aspects of low‑voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, correctness, and on‑time delivery.

You will manage field crews (50–100 technicians) and coordinate with vendors, traveling frequently to active project sites. This is a full‑time role with benefits, bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in structured cabling, low‑voltage, or fiber optic systems; large data centers or mission‑critical environments preferred.

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 subcontractors and internal crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform on-site quality checks—terminations, labeling, routing, test results.
• Monitor progress 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 any schedule/budget issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Reading drawings

Excel

Travel readiness

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.