Lead Structured Cabling Installer in Melbourne, Florida at SST Direct

Seeking a Lead Structured Cabling Installer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Melbourne, FL.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, fuel reimbursement, and commission opportunities!

Pay: $30 - $40 hourly (based on experience)

The Lead Structured Cabling Installer will perform the installation of copper and fiber optic cabling systems on commercial, government, and industrial projects. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical expertise, crew supervision experience, client interaction skills, and the ability to assist with project estimating and quoting.

Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Installation

• Lead structured cabling crews, ensuring work complies with BICSI, TIA/EIA, and NEC standards.
• Install, terminate, test, and certify Cat6, Cat6A, Cat8, and fiber optic cabling systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Perform OTDR, Fluke/DSX, and fiber certification testing.
• Install cable pathways, racks, trays, conduit, J-hooks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures.
• Train and mentor technicians while maintaining a safe and productive job site.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other trades.
• Maintain project documentation, labeling, as-builts, and material inventories.
• Identify and communicate field issues, scope changes, and project risks.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Conduct site surveys and provide project updates and technical guidance.
• Support project estimating by evaluating labor, materials, and project scope.
• Assist with developing and reviewing quotes to ensure accuracy and profitability.

• BICSI Installer 2 – Copper (required)
• BICSI Installer 2 – Fiber Optic (required)
• Actively pursuing or willing to pursue BICSI RCDD certification
• 7+ years of structured cabling experience, including 5+ years in a lead or supervisory role
• Expert knowledge of copper and fiber installation, termination, testing, and certification
• Experience with Fluke DSX, OptiFiber Pro, or similar testing equipment
• Strong understanding of TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, and NEC standards
• Experience leading crews of 3–10 technicians
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to review project scopes, construction documents, and RFPs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for government site access

• BICSI RCDD certification
• Experience with government, healthcare, or DoD projects
• Structured cabling estimating and quoting experience
• Familiarity with distributor/vendor pricing platforms
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• OSP fiber installation experience
• Knowledge of DAS systems and low-voltage infrastructure
• Experience using AutoCAD or Bluebeam

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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