Data Center Crew Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Crew Lead to oversee structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure projects within a large-scale hyperscale data center environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in fiber optics, cabling installation, testing, and crew management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading installation teams, maintaining safety and quality standards, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews on major telecommunications and data center infrastructure projects.
• Assign tasks, provide guidance, and ensure team productivity and quality performance.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and enforce all workplace safety standards.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers and Project Leads to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and assist with resource planning to maintain schedule and budget requirements.
• Perform and oversee fiber optic and copper cabling installation, termination, splicing, and testing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions in the field.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and verify completed work meets project specifications.
• Coordinate moves, adds, changes, and cross-connect activities for network infrastructure.
• Maintain and update red-lined as-built documentation.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Attend project, construction, and facility meetings as required.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, including timesheets, work orders, change orders, material tracking, and tool inventories.
• Support training and development of junior technicians.
• Escalate personnel or project concerns to management when appropriate.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading crews of at least five technicians on structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center projects.
• Strong experience handling, routing, and installing fiber optic cabling.
• Experience terminating fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experience performing cable certification and testing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center construction or hyperscale data center experience.
• Fiber optic splicing experience.
• Experience with Cat5e, Cat6, and low-voltage network infrastructure.
• Experience with punch-down terminations and cross-connect systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry standards and best practices.
• OSHA, BICSI, or similar industry certifications.

Skills

Required Technical Skills:

• Fiber optic cable installation and handling
• Fiber and copper termination
• Cable testing and certification
• Structured cabling systems
• Crew leadership and project coordination

Preferred Skills:

• Fiber optic splicing
• Cable pulling
• Cat5e/Cat6 installation
• Punch-down systems
• Telecommunications infrastructure

Tools & Equipment Experience

Experience using common telecommunications and construction tools, including:

• Cable testing and certification equipment
• Punch-down tools (110 and 66 block)
• Crimping tools
• Continuity testers
• Volt-ohm meters
• Cable strippers
• Measuring and leveling tools
• Hand tools commonly used in structured cabling installations

Work Environment

• Large-scale data center construction environment.
• Active construction site requiring adherence to strict safety standards.
• Frequent standing, climbing ladders, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work may involve elevated work areas and fast-paced project schedules.
• Team-oriented environment with high expectations for quality, safety, and professionalism.

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to help build and lead a growing team supporting a hyperscale data center deployment.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within the rapidly expanding data center industry.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology infrastructure projects.
• Leadership experience supporting mission-critical environments and large-scale network deployments.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Rock Hill, SC.