Lead Data Center Cabling Technician
Plano, Texas, United States Hybrid
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About the role
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 position requires 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.
What you'll bring
- 2-4 years experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems.
- 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
- 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.
- To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded.