Datacenter Foreman - Structured Cabling

Lead technicians installing and certifying cabling in live AWS or Microsoft colocation data centers. You will coordinate daily work with site leadership and verify each installation before turnover.

Ashburn, Virginia, United States +1 more
Full-time
On-site
$32–$40 per hour
Posted Nov 3, 2026

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Locations (2)

Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States

Responsibilities

Assign work, brief the crew and coach technicians on installation and safety standards.
Read cutsheets, drawings and rack elevations to plan materials and sequencing.
Install and certify fiber and copper links, racks, cabinets and cable management.
Review test reports and labels. Reconcile failures and close punch-list items.
Coordinate cutovers, commissioning and turnover with the project manager and customer.
Enforce PPE, site access and incident reporting procedures.

Requirements

Experience in a colocation
Experience in a AWS
Experience in a Microsoft data centers

Nice to have: BICSI Installer, TECH, OSHA 30, fiber certification, large-scale hyperscale deployments, cabling standards, coordinating multiple crews and subcontractors

Skills

cablingtelecomdata center infrastructureleading crewscolocationAWSMicrosoft data centersOSHA 10valid driver’s licensefiber testingtroubleshooting single-mode and multimode fiberCat6/Cat6A coppertechnical planslifting up to 50 lbclimbing laddersfibersingle-mode fibermultimode fiberCat6Cat6Arackcabinetcable management

Benefits

Health coverage eligibility begins on day one
401(k) includes a company match
15 personal days
8 paid holidays
paid birthday
one floating holiday

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Data Center Foreman – Structured Cabling Location: Northern Virginia area Work Type: 100% onsite Position Type: Full Time Salary: $32–$40/hour + Benefits Position Summary Lead technicians installing and certifying cabling in live AWS or Microsoft colocation data centers. You will coordinate daily work with site leadership and verify each installation before turnover. 8–12 hours Monday–Friday, starting 6:30–7:30 a.m. Special projects may require seven-day weeks. Travel and occasional nights or weekends are required. Responsibilities Assign work, brief the crew and coach technicians on installation and safety standards. Read cutsheets, drawings and rack elevations to plan materials and sequencing. Install and certify fiber and copper links, racks, cabinets and cable management. Review test reports and labels. Reconcile failures and close punch-list items. Coordinate cutovers, commissioning and turnover with the project manager and customer. Enforce PPE, site access and incident reporting procedures. Required Qualifications 4–7 years in cabling, telecom or data center infrastructure and at least two years leading crews. Hands-on deployment in active colocation facilities supporting AWS or Microsoft data centers. Must have experience working as a Foreman for a service provider or integrator company OSHA 10 and a valid driver’s license. Proficiency testing and troubleshooting single-mode and multimode fiber and Cat6/Cat6A copper. Ability to interpret technical plans and communicate daily priorities to the crew. Ability to lift up to 50 lb, climb and work on ladders, lifts and elevated platforms. Preferred Qualifications BICSI Installer, TECH or equivalent, OSHA 30 or fiber certification. Large-scale hyperscale deployments and familiarity with cabling standards. Experience coordinating multiple crews and subcontractors. Compensation and Benefits Health coverage eligibility begins on day one. The 401(k) includes a company match. 15 personal days, eight paid holidays, paid birthday and one floating holiday, subject to plan terms. #LI-JU1 #PSI1