Senior Data Center Cabling Lead

align46; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Paid training

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Supervisor, Sr. Technician to lead cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You will oversee low-voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety and on-schedule delivery.

If you have led field teams in data centers and can read drawings, manage crews, and coordinate subcontractors, this role fits. This is a full-time position with benefits, paid time off, training, and performance-based bonuses; travel up to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems.
• Proven experience managing field cabling crews.
• Ability to read and understand cable design drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of labeling standards and cable best practices.
• Strong Excel skills (data vetting, port mapping, tracking, pivots/macros).
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in active, live data center environments.
• Able to travel 75% of the time to project sites (8-12 hour days during builds).
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills using OLTS, OTDR, VFL, and similar testing tools.
• Experience leading 5-10+ technicians across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of safety compliance, field documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee installation of cabling and support systems in new data center white space.
• Set and maintain cabling standards (fiber and copper) for multiple projects.
• Build and manage cabling tracking sheets (pull patch schedules)
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and internal crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform on-site quality checks - verifying terminations, labeling, routing, and test results.
• Monitor project progress and timelines; communicate changes and updates to leadership and clients.
• Manage documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Enforce safety rules and lead daily toolbox talks with field teams.
• Report daily field progress and any issues impacting schedules or budgets.

Skills

Structured cabling

Field crew management

Drawings interpretation

Labeling standards

Excel data tracking

Communication skills

Live data centers

Travel 75%

OLTS/OTDR/VFL

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Testing equipment

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Supervisor, Sr. Technician to lead cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. You will oversee low-voltage cabling from planning to field execution, ensuring safety and on-schedule delivery.

If you have led field teams in data centers and can read drawings, manage crews, and coordinate subcontractors, this role fits. This is a full-time position with benefits, paid time off, training, and performance-based bonuses; travel up to