Project Lead - Structured Cabling

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications or structured cabling experience.
• 6+ months of crew leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Hands-on experience with voice and data cabling installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to terminate fiber.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Knowledge of telecommunications color codes and industry-standard installation practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with common structured cabling tools and testing equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to travel as needed and work in active construction environments, including heights and confined spaces.

Job Description

Job Overview The Project Lead – Structured Cabling is a hands-on field leader responsible for overseeing crews on voice and data cabling projects. This role coordinates day-to-day installation activities, manages crew productivity, and ensures projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structured cabling crews on large installation projects.
• Manage daily work assignments, crew productivity, training, safety, and quality.
• Partner with the Project Manager to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Perform and oversee installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of voice and data cabling.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure installations meet project specifications and customer standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documentation.
• Prepare cut sheets, voice/data cross-connects, and red-lined as-built drawings.
• Serve as the primary on-site customer contact and participate in construction/facility meetings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical field issues.
• Complete required project documentation, including timesheets, work orders, material transfers, change orders, and tool transfers.