Datacenter Foreman - Structured Cabling

Proteam Solutions, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage from day one

401(k) match

15 personal days

8 paid holidays

Birthday and floating holiday

Job summary

Proteam Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Foreman – Structured Cabling to lead technicians installing and certifying cabling in live data centers in the Northern Virginia area.

This 100% onsite, full-time role requires coordinating with site leadership, reviewing plans, and turning over completed work while managing safety and schedules.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in cabling or data center infrastructure.
• At least 2 years leading crews.
• Experience in active colocation facilities (AWS/Microsoft).
• Foreman experience for a service provider or integrator.
• OSHA 10 certification and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and work on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Assign work, brief the crew and coach technicians on installation and safety standards.
• Read cutsheets, drawings and rack elevations to plan materials and sequencing.
• Install and certify fiber and copper links, racks, cabinets and cable management.
• Review test reports and labels; reconcile failures and close punch-list items.
• Coordinate cutovers, commissioning and turnover with the project manager and customer.
• Enforce PPE, site access and incident reporting procedures.

Skills

Crew leadership

Cable testing

Safety procedures

Planning materials

Lifting & climbing

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Driver's license

Job description

Data Center Foreman – Structured Cabling

Location: Northern Virginia area
Work Type: 100% onsite
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $32–$40/hour + Benefits

Position Summary

Lead technicians installing and certifying cabling in live AWS or Microsoft colocation data centers. You will coordinate daily work with site leadership and verify each installation before turnover.
8–12 hours Monday–Friday, starting 6:30–7:30 a.m. Special projects may require seven-day weeks. Travel and occasional nights or weekends are required.

Responsibilities

• Assign work, brief the crew and coach technicians on installation and safety standards.
• Read cutsheets, drawings and rack elevations to plan materials and sequencing.
• Install and certify fiber and copper links, racks, cabinets and cable management.
• Review test reports and labels. Reconcile failures and close punch-list items.
• Coordinate cutovers, commissioning and turnover with the project manager and customer.
• Enforce PPE, site access and incident reporting procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 4–7 years in cabling, telecom or data center infrastructure and at least two years leading crews.
• Hands-on deployment in active colocation facilities supporting AWS or Microsoft data centers.
• Must have experience working as a Foreman for a service provider or integrator company
• OSHA 10 and a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency testing and troubleshooting single-mode and multimode fiber and Cat6/Cat6A copper.
• Ability to interpret technical plans and communicate daily priorities to the crew.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb, climb and work on ladders, lifts and elevated platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Installer, TECH or equivalent, OSHA 30 or fiber certification.
• Large-scale hyperscale deployments and familiarity with cabling standards.
• Experience coordinating multiple crews and subcontractors.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health coverage eligibility begins on day one. The 401(k) includes a company match.
• 15 personal days, eight paid holidays, paid birthday and one floating holiday, subject to plan terms.