Data Center Foreman - Low Voltage

LINX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability coverage

PTO 3 weeks

8 paid holidays

Cell phone allowance

Training & certification support

Job summary

LINX seeks an experienced Foreman to lead low voltage installation crews on hyperscale data center projects and commercial sites. You will drive daily performance, ensure safety, and maintain quality while coordinating with Project Managers and Estimating teams.

You will train technicians, manage MACs, and oversee materials, scheduling, and field documentation to protect project timelines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on low voltage or structured cabling experience across copper and fiber systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of low voltage technicians on hyperscale data center and commercial sites, setting daily goals and solving problems in real time.
• Train technicians in installation methods, safety procedures, and quality standards to develop the crew, not just direct them.
• Identify personnel issues on-site and escalate when appropriate.
• Own daily execution of structured cabling, fiber, and low voltage scopes, monitor progress, and adjust deployment to protect the timeline.
• Manage MACs and track scope changes for materials and labor with proper documentation flows to PM and estimators.
• Oversee on-site materials management, ordering, deliveries, and warehouse communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Workforce planning

Reading construction docs

Low voltage installation

On-site safety & quality

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Fluke testers

OTDRs

Power meters

Job description

Experience

Minimum Requirements

Pay: $30.00 – $38.00/hour based on experience.

Where This Role Fits at LINX

LINX Runs a Clear Field Leadership Ladder

Technician → Lead Technician → Foreman → Superintendent → Project Manager.

This role is the critical bridge between hands‑on installation and project‑level leadership. Foremen at LINX who perform well move into Superintendent roles as project volume grows, and our pipeline is growing consistently across the USA.

What You'll Be Doing

Crew Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead a team of low voltage technicians on active hyperscale data center and commercial construction jobsites, setting daily goals, managing productivity, and solving problems in real time
• Handle workforce planning for your projects, crew scheduling, labor tracking, timesheet completion, and coordination with contract workers when scope requires additional hands
• Train technicians in installation methods, test equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality standards, you're expected to develop the people on your crew, not just direct them
• Identify and address personnel issues on‑site, escalating to the Superintendent or PM when appropriate

Project Execution & Quality Control

• Own daily execution of structured cabling, fiber optic, and low voltage infrastructure scopes, high‑density fiber optic networks, Cat6A/Cat8, pathway systems, etc.
• Monitor job progress against schedule daily, track costs using project reporting tools and Bluebeam, and adjust crew deployment and material staging to protect the timeline
• Manage Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs), tracking scope changes for materials and labor accurately and ensuring proper documentation flows to the PM and estimating team
• Oversee on‑site materials management, ordering supplies, coordinating deliveries, managing warehouse communication, and ensuring materials are staged and accounted for

Quality & Safety

• Operate and interpret results from test equipment including Fluke Testers, OTDR's & power meters, and ensure all test documentation meets project specifications and client standards
• Lead daily safety compliance on‑site, toolbox talks, hazard identification, PPE enforcement, and adherence to site‑specific safety plans, particularly the stringent access control and safety requirements common in hyperscale data center environments
• Conduct quality control checks throughout installation, not just at close‑out, and hold your crew to LINX standards at every phase

Customer & Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain professional, proactive communication with clients and GCs at your assigned sites, represent LINX as a competent, organized operation every day on site
• Participate in pre‑bid walkthroughs and post‑project reviews with Project Managers, Estimating, and Sales
• Escalate customer concerns, scope conflicts, or schedule risks to the PM immediately, don't let small issues become large ones

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands‑on low voltage or structured cabling installation experience, with mastery of installation methods, tools, and quality standards across copper and fiber systems
• 1–2 years in a field leadership role, Lead Technician, working Foreman, or equivalent, where you were responsible for crew productivity and quality, not just your own work
• Experience with hyperscale data center clients such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, etc.

Technical Skills

• Full mastery of low voltage tools, equipment, and installation processes, you can do everything you're asking your crew to do, and you can teach it
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, Scope of Work, Bill of Materials, as‑builts, blueprints, and project schedules
• Proficiency with industry‑standard test equipment and the ability to run tests, interpret results, troubleshoot failures, and produce clean documentation
• Familiarity with project cost tracking and Bluebeam Revu for document management and markup
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, BICSI, Division 27, etc.

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and hold accountable a crew of 10-20 technicians in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, you will interact directly with clients, GCs, and internal teams on a daily basis
• Ability to manage staffing, scheduling, timesheets, and change order documentation accurately and on time

Logistics

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required

This Role Is Probably Not Right For You If

• Your low voltage experience is residential construction
• You don't have hands‑on experience terminating jacks, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks or running Fluke certification tests in the field
• Your background is IT supervision or help desk without hands‑on structured cabling installation experience
• You’ve never overseen the work of 10+ technicians

Preferred (not Required)

• BICSI Installer 1 or Installer 2 Certification
• BICSI Technician
• Confined Space Certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Manufacturer‑specific certifications

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $38.00/hour depending on experience

Bonus: Performance‑based bonus opportunities available

Benefits

• 401(k) with 50% employer match on first 5% contributed
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• 3 weeks PTO (vacation and sick combined)
• 8 paid holidays
• Cell phone allowance
• Ongoing technical training and certification support

About LINX

Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown across the USA and has completed projects in all 50 states. We design, install, and support commercial network cabling, fiber, AV, security, and wireless systems for data centers, commercial buildings, and mission‑critical environments.

Our data center business is active and expanding. The foremen we hire now are building the foundation of a field leadership team that will grow with the company across existing and new markets.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Posting Deadline

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026 or until filled.