Lead Data Center Technician

SoTalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid training

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead onsite data center infrastructure and structured cabling projects. You will oversee fiber and copper installs, read blueprints, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety and quality in mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cabling or data center construction, proven leadership of multiple crews, and strong knowledge of installation standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structured cabling or data center construction.
• Experience leading multiple crews on medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic installation standards.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and port maps.
• Experience with infrastructure builds, rack systems, and cabling technologies.
• Certifications such as CFTT, CFI, BICSI, or FOA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage onsite data center infrastructure and cabling teams.
• Coordinate project execution with Project Managers, Field Engineers, and contractors.
• Monitor milestones, labor utilization, productivity, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and customer requirements.
• Oversee fiber and copper installations, testing, troubleshooting, and certifications.
• Review blueprints, port maps, and technical documentation to support deployment activities.
• Validate materials, project documentation, and installation standards.
• Support QA/QC reviews and final walkthroughs.
• Mentor team leads and recommend training opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned documentation.
• Support both new deployment projects and live production environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Structured cabling

Fiber & copper installs

Reading blueprints

Project coordination

Communication

Safety procedures

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Industry: Data Center Infrastructure / Technology Construction

Work Setup: Onsite

Compensation: $40–$48 per hour + benefits

Overview

A leading data center infrastructure services provider is seeking an experienced Foreman to oversee large-scale network infrastructure and structured cabling projects within mission-critical data center environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in fiber and copper installations, project coordination, team leadership, and quality control.

You will play a key role in supporting hyperscale and enterprise data center deployments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage onsite data center infrastructure and cabling teams
• Coordinate project execution alongside Project Managers, Field Engineers, and contractors
• Monitor project milestones, labor utilization, productivity, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and customer requirements
• Oversee fiber and copper installations, testing, troubleshooting, and certifications
• Review blueprints, port maps, and technical documentation to support deployment activities
• Validate materials, project documentation, and installation standards
• Support QA/QC reviews and final walkthroughs
• Mentor team leads and recommend training opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned documentation
• Support both new deployment projects and live production environments

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in structured cabling, network infrastructure, or data center construction
• Experience leading multiple crews on medium to large-scale projects
• Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic installation standards
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and port maps
• Experience with infrastructure builds, rack systems, and cabling technologies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Project
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Certifications such as CFTT, CFI, BICSI, or FOA preferred
• Understanding of local installation standards, codes, and safety procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift equipment up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working on ladders and raised platforms
• Ability to pull cables and work in active construction/data center environments
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid training and career development opportunities
• Potential relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI/ML and hyperscale data center projects

Ideal Candidate

This role suits experienced data center or structured cabling professionals who enjoy leading teams in high-performance technical environments and have a strong focus on safety, execution quality, and operational excellence.