Foreman - DataLinks

Zachary Piper, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Northern VA

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Piper companies is seeking a Foreman - DataLinks to lead field crews performing structured cabling and data center infrastructure installations. This on-site role is based in Northern Virginia and requires hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper cabling in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, reviewing drawings, ensuring safety and quality, coordinating with project managers, and delivering projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of structured cabling/data center experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or foreman experience.
• Strong fiber and copper cabling knowledge.
• Experience reading construction drawings and technical documents.
• Ability to travel and work in active data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor cabling technicians in the field.
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling systems.
• Manage project schedules, materials, productivity, and quality control.
• Review drawings, specifications, and test results.
• Enforce OSHA and site safety requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and customer communication.

Skills

Leadership

Cabling knowledge

Fiber optics

Copper cabling

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Job description

Piper companies is seeking a Foreman - DataLinks to lead field crews performing structured cabling and data center infrastructure installations. This position is on-site in Northern VA. Responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality and safety compliance, coordinating with project managers, and delivering projects on schedule. Requires strong leadership skills and hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper cabling systems in mission-critical data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor cabling technicians in the field.
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling systems.
• Manage project schedules, materials, productivity, and quality control.
• Review drawings, specifications, and test results.
• Enforce OSHA and site safety requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and customer communication.

Required Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of structured cabling/data center experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or foreman experience.
• Strong fiber and copper cabling knowledge.
• Experience reading construction drawings and technical documents.
• Ability to travel and work in active data center environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI, OSHA 10/30, or fiber certifications.
• Hyperscale or large-scale data center deployment experience.
• Experience managing multiple crews and subcontractors.

Compensation: $32 to $40 per hour