Data Center Cable Installation Lead

Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Data Center Lead Cable Technician to oversee Inside Plant (ISP) cabling operations within a high-performance data center environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on data center experience, strong knowledge of fiber-optic installation standards, and the ability to lead installation teams while ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to project specifications.
This role is responsible for guiding daily installation activities, maintaining documentation through ACC software, training technicians on best-practice methods, and supporting the delivery of reliable, scalable, and compliant infrastructure builds.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead and oversee daily fiber-optic and copper cabling installations, including routing, labeling, and termination within ISP environments
-Utilize ACC (Advanced Construction Controls) or similar platforms for real-time documentation, project updates, and issue tracking
-Ensure installation work aligns with project specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements
-Train and mentor field technicians on installation best practices, safety protocols, and documentation procedures
-Maintain accurate as-built documentation, redlines, and cable records
-Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and installation plans
-Support coordination of project schedules, material needs, and workflow execution
Summary of Position:
The Cable Installation Lead will create, supervise and maintain quality management policies and procedures by project standard requirements. They will also ensure the adherence to project specific specs and assist in coordinating the daily operational activities, to maintain and develop agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets.
Duties And Responsibilities
Monitors in-house installation teams as well as subcontract actions for contract compliance, monitors risk and contributes suggestions for risk mitigation
Facilitates a culture of continuous process improvement among management team, providing resources and collaborating to implement processes that are streamlined and compliant
Document control including document management systems
Prepare quality plans for various field construction activities and inspections
Perform quality audits of on-site construction activities
Safety training was required by position
Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed
Essential Education And Qualifications
Able to communicate technical information to field personnel as well as management
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Technical efficiency & knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Skills
Prior working experience in telecommunications industry
Skills
Manual testing, Quality assurance testing
Top Skills Details
Manual testing, Quality assurance testing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong understanding of fiber optic cabling standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI, etc.) and ISP infrastructure
Experience with quality processes in data center or telecom environments
Proficiency in ACC or similar construction/project documentation platforms
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and installation plans
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities for team training and cross functional coordination
Familiarity with safety standards and compliance requirements (OSHA, NEC, etc.)
Preferred Certifications
BICSI Technician or Installer
FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
OSHA 10/30
PMP or similar project coordination experience (for lead roles)
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rosemount, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rosemount,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.