Data Center Foreman – Structured Cabling
NLT is seeking an experienced Foreman
to lead data center cabling crews, ensuring safe, quality installations and timely project completion.
Enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing. APPLY NOW!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Field Supervision & Leadership
Lead and manage field crews, assign daily tasks, distribute workloads, conduct job briefings, and ensure project expectations, schedules, goals, and deliverables are met.
Serve as NLT's primary on-site representative while coordinating with project managers, customers, vendors, and field personnel; mentor and train technicians on installation standards, best practices, and safety procedures.
Technical Responsibilities
Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and certify single-mode and multimode fiber-optic cabling, copper cabling (Cat6, Cat6A, and higher), and backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure.
Perform rack and cabinet installations, equipment mounting, rack-and-stack activities, and cable management while following industry standards and customer requirements.
Read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, rack elevations, cut sheets, and project specifications.
Project Execution & Quality Assurance
Monitor project progress and productivity, coordinate materials and equipment, identify potential risks, and communicate issues proactively to management to keep projects on schedule.
Support commissioning, migrations, and cutovers; assist with project turnover and customer acceptance; and complete punch-list items and project closeout requirements.
Ensure work meets NLT quality standards and customer expectations by reviewing fiber and copper test results, verifying accurate labeling, cable administration, and documentation, and maintaining project status updates.
Safety & Compliance
Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Monitor compliance with customer site security and access requirements and promptly report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
Required Qualifications
Must have hands-on experience with AWS data center cabling and rack installations.
4–7 years of structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center infrastructure experience, including at least 2 years of crew leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling installation practices and proficiency with fiber and copper testing equipment.
Experience working in active, mission-critical data center environments and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, cut sheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
BICSI Installer, Technician (TECH), or equivalent certification; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; and fiber-optic training or certification.
Experience with large-scale data center deployments, hyperscale environments, managing multiple crews and subcontractors, and knowledge of data center standards and structured cabling best practices.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical labor throughout the workday in construction sites, active data centers, and varying environmental conditions.- Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends when required.
Why Work with Next Level Technician in VA?
- Weekly Pay: Get paid every week, no waiting
- Competitive Wages: Based on your experience and skillset
- PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses
- Career Growth: Advance through BICSI-certified training and real project experience
- Dedicated Recruiter Support: Deep knowledge of Virginia’s low voltage industry
- National Footprint: Be part of a team respected across Virginia and the U.S.
About Next Level Technician
Next Level Technician connects job-ready low voltage techs with top employers. We handle compliance, payroll, and safety so you can focus on your career. Advance your skills and grow with us!
How to Apply
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