Field Supervisor – Structured Cabling / Data Center
Position Summary:
Lead an on-site installation team on structured cabling, data center, and specialty projects in Cedar Rapids. Deliver jobsite productivity, quality workmanship, and a safe work environment, and combine senior trade skills with project management to finish work on schedule and to standard. Expect to spend roughly 70% of your time in the field and 30% on administrative tasks.
We will consider out-of-state supervisors who are willing to travel to Cedar Rapids for weeks at a time before going home for a visit with family.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow company and client safety policies on every job site
- Supervise all phases of structured cabling installation
- Plan, organize, and direct crew, materials, and equipment
- Read and interpret floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
- Test and troubleshoot systems as needed
- Validate the scope of work and project plan, and make sure the crew performs all work to the SOW and industry standards
- Maintain a 2–5 week look-ahead schedule with the Scheduling Administrator
- Report project status to the Scheduling Administrator for leadership and client updates
- Work with the Project Engineer to define compliant equipment and materials
- Mentor technicians and serve as the technical go-to on the crew
- Track recurring issues and lead the fix
- Share lessons learned across jobsites
- Approve PTO requests based on workload
- Give input for employee evaluations
- Use Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio for daily reporting and documentation
- Travel as the project requires
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 3–6 years in structured cabling or related construction work
- Experience on large data center infrastructure projects, including quality and safety standards
- 3+ years supervising or training crews, including scheduling and prioritizing work
- OSHA 30 within the first 2 weeks in the role
- BICSI Certified Technician within 12 months in the role
- Working knowledge of pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, copper and fiber backbone, cross-connects, interconnects, and testing
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Working knowledge of PMBOK standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- BICSI Installer 2 Copper
- BICSI Installer 2 Fiber
- BICSI RTPM (Registered Telecommunications Project Manager)
- Manufacturer certifications
Skills:
- Supervise, train, and coach installation crews
- Write and enforce standard operating procedures
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Pay close attention to detail and follow standards
- Meet deadlines
- Show initiative and a strong work ethic
Compensation and Benefits:
- Pay range: $36–$47/hr, based on experience and certifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid training and certification support, including BICSI and manufacturer certifications
- Career growth with mentoring and advancement opportunities