Traveling Structured Cabling Project Manager

TradeSTAR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TradeSTAR, Inc. is seeking a Structured Cabling Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of data center cabling projects nationwide.

You will manage field teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and safety, ensuring installations meet specs and industry standards while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing structured cabling or low-voltage projects.
• Data center environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Familiarity with BICSI, ANSI/TIA standards.
• Willingness to travel nationwide full-time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of structured cabling projects from mobilization to closeout.
• Manage field supervisors, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Develop schedules, coordinate manpower, and manage equipment deliveries.
• Monitor budgets, labor productivity, and costs; identify efficiency gains.
• Ensure installations meet specs and safety requirements; document progress.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Budget management

Schedule management

Field operations

Safety compliance

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

BICSI RCDD

PMP certification

Job description

Our client is an established Texas-based technology integration company with over 35 years of experience delivering commercial audio-visual, structured cabling, and security solutions. Serving customers throughout Texas, this organization supports technology installations and service projects in commercial offices, industrial facilities, healthcare environments, educational institutions, and government buildings. With a diverse portfolio of commercial technology projects, this opportunity offers experienced technicians the chance to apply their technical knowledge across a variety of professional AV environments.

Your Role as a Structured Cabling Project manager:

As a Structured Cabling Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of structured cabling infrastructure projects within large-scale data center environments. You will manage field operations, coordinate installation teams, monitor project schedules and budgets, and ensure all work meets established quality and safety standards. This is a 100% travel position, requiring the flexibility to work at project locations throughout the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage structured cabling projects from initial planning and mobilization through installation, testing, and final project closeout.
• Oversee the installation of copper and fiber optic cabling systems supporting data center network infrastructure.
• Coordinate field supervisors, foremen, technicians, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Develop project schedules, coordinate manpower requirements, and manage equipment and material deliveries.
• Monitor project budgets, track labor productivity, manage costs, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee the installation, termination, labeling, testing, and certification of structured cabling systems.
• Ensure installations meet project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, material tracking, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, engineers, vendors, and internal project teams to maintain project alignment.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, installation challenges, and resource shortages while implementing corrective solutions.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure field teams follow established site-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate final inspections, system testing, documentation, and successful turnover of completed infrastructure installations.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background managing commercial structured cabling or low-voltage infrastructure projects, preferably within data center environments.
• Understanding of mission-critical infrastructure, data center construction environments, and the coordination required for large-scale technology installations.
• Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic cabling systems, telecommunications pathways, cable management, and network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with single-mode and multimode fiber, fiber termination, splicing, testing, and certification procedures.
• Proven ability to coordinate installation crews, manage subcontractors, and maintain productivity across multiple project phases.
• Experience managing labor, material costs, project timelines, and overall project performance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, telecommunications plans, specifications, and structured cabling layouts.
• Knowledge of applicable BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and structured cabling installation standards.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling, project tracking, and documentation platforms.
• BICSI RCDD, PMP, or other relevant industry certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide on a full-time basis.

Basic Requirements:

• Valid driver s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.