Foreman - Data Center

Foreman – Data Center

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next‑generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle;

from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

The Foreman will be a key member in our operations team and will support the delivery of all the various network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site. The position requires development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.

• Report directly to the onsite Project Manager
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager’s schedule, directives, and requests
• Capture updates from Leads and submit to Project Manager weekly
• Attend weekly sync with Project Manager
• Oversee scheduled milestones and productivity adherence
• Oversee site safety conditions
• Coordinate with Field Engineers and other trade contractors for execution of work
• Manage and control labor on assigned projects
• Survey completed work with QAQC Specialist before walking with Field Engineer
• Ensure quality of work aligns with customer standards
• Understand Leads’ strengths and weaknesses
• Recommend applicable training for Leads to enhance and embrace their roles
• Ensure Leads follow all customer rules, guidelines, and processes
• Validate project data and track quality, efficiency, and delivery
• Validate all material required to complete the build project
• May be requested to attend customer design and build review meetings
• Support both new deployment and live site/production requests
• Support team to engage with new technology, manufacturers, software with help of project management
• Ensure safety standards/certifications are met during and after the completion of install

• Must have prior experience five (5) plus years preferred in the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure and in managing large‑scale build projects
• Must be capable of leading multiple crews
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to forecast manpower and labor units
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Project)
• Document lessons learned from each project
• Documented leadership skills
• Clear and concise written and oral communications
• Must document and maintain the build and team’s applicable paperwork
• Must know how to read/understand drawings, blueprints and port maps
• Capable of running midsize to large projects
• Ability to multitask in a high‑pace work environment
• Understanding of infrastructure builds and components
• Understanding of both copper and fiber installs, terminations, certifications and troubleshooting
• Certified cabling test technician (“CFTT”) and certified fiber installer (“CFI”) or equivalent (BICSI or FOA – Fiber Optic Association)
• Must have an understanding and exceptional customer service skill
• Understand local region install standards and code
• Documented discovery, development of strengths and personal growth in team members
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements and point of contacts

• Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pull cables.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.

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