Senior Data Center Cabling Lead Technician | 75% Travel

align46; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO

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 and fiber deployments, ensure adherence to standards, and manage field crews to meet schedule and quality targets.

This full-time role offers $100,000-$120,000 with full benefits, PTO, training, and performance-based bonuses. Expect 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems in large data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing field cabling crews.
• Ability to read and understand cabling design drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of labeling standards and cabling best practices.
• Strong Excel skills (data vetting, port mapping, tracking, pivots/macros).

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

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optic

Crew management

Field supervision

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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 and fiber deployments, ensure adherence to standards, and manage field crews to meet schedule and quality targets.

This full-time role offers $100,000-$120,000 with full benefits, PTO, training, and performance-based bonuses. Expect 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.