Data Center Cabling Supervisor & Sr. Technician

Align Communications; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO

Training

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Align Communications is seeking a Data Center Cabling Supervisor, Sr. Technician to lead cabling installations across major AI and hyperscale data centers.

You will oversee low-voltage cabling, set standards, and ensure safe, on-schedule execution while coordinating subcontractors and internal teams. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in structured cabling and a proven ability to manage field crews, read drawings, and enforce labeling and safety practices.

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.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Willing to travel 75% of the time to 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.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage

Project leadership

Reading drawings

Labeling standards

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align Communications is seeking a Data Center Cabling Supervisor, Sr. Technician to lead cabling installations across major AI and hyperscale data centers.

You will oversee low-voltage cabling, set standards, and ensure safe, on-schedule execution while coordinating subcontractors and internal teams. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in structured cabling and a proven ability to manage field crews, read drawings, and enforce labeling and safety practices.