Data Center Cabling Project Manager
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Oversee cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers, managing low-voltage projects from planning and standards to field execution. Supervise internal crews and coordinate subcontractors to ensure safe, correct, and on-schedule completion of fiber and copper systems. Perform on-site quality checks verifying terminations, labeling, routing, and test results while enforcing safety rules and leading daily toolbox talks. Manage documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing, then report daily field progress and issues impacting schedules or budgets. Requires 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations, with 8-12 hour days during builds.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems - ideally 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)
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Comfortable working in active, live data center environments
- Able to handle fast-paced, high-pressure project timelines
- Willing to travel 75% of the time to project sites (8-12 hour days during builds)
- Hands-on troubleshooting skills using OLTS, OTDR, VFL, and similar testing tools
- Experience leading 5-10+ technicians across multiple sites
- Knowledge of safety compliance, field documentation, and reporting
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent field experience
- Experience with cabling systems for AI or HPC workloads (Spine-Leaf topology, InfiniBand, etc.)
- Strong understanding of racks, containment, and pathway systems
- Familiar with TIA/EIA and BICSI standards and building codes
- Experience working with owner's reps, vendors, and major manufacturers
- Certifications like BICSI, RCDD, or TIA are a plus
- Experience managing bids, RFIs, RFPs, change orders, and QA/QC documentation
- Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for cabling issues
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