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. With 1200+ skilled technicians, DL delivers over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC, covering the full data center lifecycle—from design & planning, install & build, through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including the latest AI/ML platforms.

About The Role

The Foreman oversees on-site project execution, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to schedules. This role manages multiple crews, coordinates with field engineers and trade contractors, and ensures compliance with customer standards and safety regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring productivity, validating materials, managing labor, and supporting both new deployments and live site requests. The Foreman also plays a leadership role by assessing team strengths, recommending training, and documenting lessons learned.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 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 attend customer design and build review meetings
• Support both new deployment and live site/production requests
• Support team engagement with new technology, manufacturers, and software with help of project management
• Ensure safety standards/certifications are met during and after the completion of install
• Document lessons learned from each project

Requirements

• Five (5) plus years of experience in the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure, and managing large-scale build projects
• 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)
• 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
• 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)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Understand local region install standards and code
• Documented ability to discover, develop strengths, and foster 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
• Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual, and listening skills
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate required equipment, including 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

Pay

The minimum salary for the Foreman - Data Center position is $95,000 annually and the maximum salary is $97,760 annually. The compensation offered will depend on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance