Data Center Foreman

QPS Employment Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

Job summary

NLT in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Data Center Foreman to lead structured cabling crews. You will supervise field teams, assign daily tasks, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time project completion.

You will install and certify fiber and copper cabling, read drawings, manage rack installations, coordinate with project managers and customers, and help with turnover and closeout. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AWS data center cabling and rack installations.
• 4–7 years of structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center infrastructure experience, including at least 2 years of crew leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling installation practices and proficiency with fiber and copper testing equipment.
• Experience working in active, mission-critical data center environments and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, cut sheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field crews, assign daily tasks, distribute workloads, conduct job briefings, and ensure project expectations, schedules, goals, and deliverables are met.
• Serve as NLT's on-site representative while coordinating with project managers, customers, vendors, and field personnel; mentor and train technicians on installation standards, best practices, and safety procedures.
• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and certify single-mode and multimode fiber-optic cabling, copper cabling (Cat6, Cat6A, and higher), and backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, rack elevations, cut sheets, and project specifications.
• Monitor project progress and productivity, coordinate materials and equipment, identify potential risks, and communicate issues to management to keep projects on schedule.
• Support commissioning, migrations, and cutovers; assist with project turnover and customer acceptance; complete punch-list items and project closeout requirements.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and customer expectations by reviewing test results, labeling, cable administration, and maintaining product status updates.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and safety policies, ensure proper PPE use, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

AWS data center cabling

Structured cabling

Leadership

Fiber testing

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Tools

Fiber testing equipment

Rack installations tools

Cabling installation tools

Job description

Data Center Foreman – Structured Cabling

NLT is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead data center cabling crews, ensuring safe, quality installations and timely project completion. Enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Field Supervision & Leadership: Lead and manage field crews, assign daily tasks, distribute workloads, conduct job briefings, and ensure project expectations, schedules, goals, and deliverables are met. Serve as NLT's primary on-site representative while coordinating with project managers, customers, vendors, and field personnel; mentor and train technicians on installation standards, best practices, and safety procedures.

Technical Responsibilities: Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and certify single-mode and multimode fiber-optic cabling, copper cabling (Cat6, Cat6A, and higher), and backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure. Perform rack and cabinet installations, equipment mounting, rack-and-stack activities, and cable management while following industry standards and customer requirements. Read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, rack elevations, cut sheets, and project specifications.

Project Execution & Quality Assurance: Monitor project progress and productivity, coordinate materials and equipment, identify potential risks, and communicate issues proactively to management to keep projects on schedule. Support commissioning, migrations, and cutovers; assist with project turnover and customer acceptance; and complete punch-list items and project closeout requirements. Ensure work meets NLT quality standards and customer expectations by reviewing fiber and copper test results, verifying accurate labeling, cable administration, and documentation, and maintaining product status updates.

Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Monitor compliance with customer site security and access requirements and promptly report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with AWS data center cabling and rack installations.
• 4–7 years of structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center infrastructure experience, including at least 2 years of crew leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling installation practices and proficiency with fiber and copper testing equipment.
• Experience working in active, mission-critical data center environments and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, cut sheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Installer, Technician (TECH), or equivalent certification; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; and fiber-optic training or certification.
• Experience with large-scale data center deployments, hyperscale environments, managing multiple crews and subcontractors, and knowledge of data center standards and structured cabling best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical labor throughout the workday in construction sites, active data centers, and varying environmental conditions.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends when required.

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