Foreman-Data Center

About the role

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. This position will require the individual to have development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.

What You’ll Do

• Report directly to the onsite Project Manager
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager’s schedule, directives, and request
• 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
• Cookordinate 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
• Oversee quality of work is aligned with customer standards
• Understand leads strengths and weaknesses
• Recommend applicable training for Leads to enhance and embrace their roles
• Ensure their Leads are following 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 team to engage with new technology, manufacturers, software with help of project management
• Support both new deployment and live site/production requests
• Supports the engagement with new technology, manufacturers, software with help of project management

What You’ll Need

• 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
• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Able to forecast manpower and labor units
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Project)
• Document Lesson’s 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
• Know how to read/understand drawings/blueprints and portmaps
• Capable of running midsize to large projects
• 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 as appropriate (BICSI or FOA -fiber optic association)
• Must have an understanding and exceptional customer service skill
• Understand local region install standards and code
• Documented discovered, developed strengths and personal growth in team members
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements and point of contacts

Physical Requirements

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