Data Center Superintendent

Job Summary
The Data Center Superintendent leads structured cabling and low voltage installation projects within active data center and large-scale commercial environments. This role is responsible for supervising field operations, ensuring installations meet industry standards, and driving projects to completion on time and within scope. The position requires hands-on leadership, technical expertise in structured cabling systems, and the ability to coordinate teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders in mission-critical settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for structured cabling and low voltage projects in data center and commercial environments

• Supervise and coordinate on-site teams, including technicians, foremen, and subcontractors

• Review and interpret blueprints, installation plans, and scope documents to guide execution

• Install, route, and terminate structured cabling systems, including CAT5e, CAT6, and fiber

• Oversee telecom room buildouts, including racks, ladder racks, backboards, patch panels, and cable management systems

• Ensure all installations meet industry standards, including BICSI and TIA/EIA guidelines

• Perform quality control checks on cable runs, terminations, labeling, and equipment installations

• Troubleshoot cabling systems using testing tools and resolve installation issues

• Coordinate daily activities with project managers, general contractors, and other trades

• Enforce job site safety protocols and conduct regular safety meetings in compliance with OSHA standards

• Manage materials and inventory on-site, including tracking usage and requesting additional supplies

• Document completed work, update as-built drawings, and maintain accurate project records

• Train and mentor junior technicians to improve technical skills and productivity

• Communicate project progress, risks, and solutions to stakeholders in a professional manner

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• 3 to 5 years of structured cabling installation experience

• 2 to 3 years of supervisory or lead experience on cabling or low voltage projects

• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, including copper and fiber installations

• Experience building and outfitting telecom rooms and data center infrastructure

• Proficiency with cable termination, testing, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Fluke testers, OTDR, punch-down tools, fiber splicing equipment)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, and technical documents

• Understanding of industry standards such as BICSI and TIA/EIA

• Experience coordinating with general contractors and multiple trades on active job sites

• Knowledge of job site safety practices and OSHA compliance requirements

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and remain on foot for extended periods

Work Experience

• Experience working in data center environments and large-scale commercial construction projects

• Hands-on experience managing structured cabling installations from start to completion

• Experience with project documentation, including as-built drawings, labeling, and daily reporting

• Familiarity with material management and inventory tracking on active job sites

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)