Project Lead - Structured Cabling

Insight Global; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Lead - Structured Cabling to supervise voice and data cabling crews on large installation projects. You will coordinate daily work, ensure safety, and deliver on schedule and budget while maintaining quality.

The role requires hands-on installation, fiber termination, blueprints interpretation, and strong leadership to guide crews and liaise with customers and project managers on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications or structured cabling experience.
• 6+ months of crew leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Hands-on experience with voice and data cabling installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to terminate fiber.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Knowledge of telecommunications color codes and industry-standard installation practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with common structured cabling tools and testing equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to travel as needed and work in active construction environments, including heights and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structured cabling crews on large installation projects.
• Manage daily work assignments, crew productivity, training, safety, and quality.
• Partner with the Project Manager to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Perform and oversee installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of voice and data cabling.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure installations meet project specifications and customer standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documentation.
• Prepare cut sheets, voice/data cross-connects, and red-lined as-built drawings.
• Serve as the primary on-site customer contact and participate in construction/facility meetings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical field issues.
• Complete required project documentation, including timesheets, work orders, material transfers, change orders, and tool transfers.

Skills

3+ years experience

Crew leadership

Voice & data cabling

Terminate fiber

Read blueprints

Color codes & standards

Leadership & communication

Cabling tools & testing

MS Word, Excel, MS Project

High school diploma or GED

Travel to job sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

The Project Lead - Structured Cabling is a hands-on field leader responsible for overseeing crews on voice and data cabling projects. This role coordinates day-to-day installation activities, manages crew productivity, and ensures projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structured cabling crews on large installation projects.
• Manage daily work assignments, crew productivity, training, safety, and quality.
• Partner with the Project Manager to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Perform and oversee installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of voice and data cabling.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure installations meet project specifications and customer standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documentation.
• Prepare cut sheets, voice/data cross-connects, and red-lined as-built drawings.
• Serve as the primary on-site customer contact and participate in construction/facility meetings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical field issues.
• Complete required project documentation, including timesheets, work orders, material transfers, change orders, and tool transfers.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of telecommunications or structured cabling experience.
• 6+ months of crew leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Hands-on experience with voice and data cabling installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to terminate fiber.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Knowledge of telecommunications color codes and industry-standard installation practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with common structured cabling tools and testing equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to travel as needed and work in active construction environments, including heights and confined spaces.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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