Lead Data Center Cabling Technician
Position Overview
As a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician, you will support large-scale cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, ideal for someone who has grown beyond a Foreman role but is not yet a full Superintendent. You'll assist the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution while working directly with technicians, contractors, and vendors. This role is heavily field-facing and requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to help keep teams aligned with project timelines and quality expectations. This is a full-time salaried role offering $70,000-$90,000, full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training. This position requires 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.
Responsibilities
- Support structured cabling installations in new data center white space and help coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.
- Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results while reinforcing jobsite safety.
- Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawing reviews to ensure work meets TIA/BICSI specifications.
- Communicate field progress, schedule risks, and material needs to project leadership.
- Support documentation, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, and QA/QC corrective actions.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems (data center or mission-critical preferred).
- Experience leading small cabling crews (foreman or lead technician level).
- Ability to read cabling drawings, rack elevations, and labeling standards.
- Experience using fiber testing tools (OLTS, OTDR, VFL).
- Strong Excel skills for port mapping, tracking, and documentation.
- Comfortable working in live data center environments with fast-paced schedules.
- Willingness to travel 75% and work extended hours during active builds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting data center cabling deployments.
- Understanding of racks, containment systems, and cable pathways.
- Familiarity with TIA/EIA or BICSI standards.
- Certifications such as BICSI Technician or Installer II.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
- Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Company-paid holidays.
- Cellphone Reimbursement Program.
- Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable.
- Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities.
- Employee referral program.