Cabling Project Lead – Connectivity Solutions

Albers Aerospace•Marietta, GA

2d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Cabling Project Lead oversees on-site cabling installation projects, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. The role leads technician teams, monitors installation quality, troubleshoots technical issues, and coordinates project materials, equipment, and schedules. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, inspecting and documenting installation work, addressing deficiencies and change-order needs, enforcing safety requirements, participating in construction and customer meetings, reviewing project scopes and drawings, and training technicians. The lead performs and guides copper and fiber optic installation and testing, including large pair-count copper cable, fiber terminations with multiple field-installable connection types, and fiber testing with specified tools. The role also facilitates installation logistics, including materials and equipment orders, rentals, returns and repairs, resource scheduling, and compliance with local building and low-voltage electrical requirements. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST. Work after hours during the week and on weekends may be required as workload demands. The role includes occasional exposure to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat, and loud noise. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights on ladders, and regularly walking large job sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Albers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Duties may change or additional tasks may be assigned based on business demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5–8 years of hands-on telecommunications or structured cabling experience, including supervisory experience.
Experience using MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams, and ability to use other software programs to access company data and information.
Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic cabling installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret project drawings and scopes of work.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate project materials, equipment, and resources.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time, work at heights on ladders, and regularly walk very large job sites.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multiple teams of cabling technicians to complete work efficiently and on schedule.
Inspect installation work, ensure quality standards are met, and correct deficiencies.
Identify and assist in developing project-driven or customer-requested change orders.
Stop unsafe work practices and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Attend and participate in construction and customer meetings to discuss project progress and resolve issues.
Perform in-depth troubleshooting.
Review project scopes of work and drawings and assist engineering during installation when needed.
Understand and adhere to industry codes and standards.
Photograph and document installation stages from start to finish for project records.
Train and guide technicians on proper installation and testing procedures.
Install, terminate, and test large pair-count copper cable and fiber optic cabling using field-installable connections and LC, ST, and SC connectors.
Test fiber using specified tools, including OTDR and OLSP.
Coordinate installation logistics, including quoting and ordering materials, equipment rentals, equipment and parts returns and repairs (RMAs), resource scheduling, and compliance with local building and low-voltage electrical requirements.