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 worldu2019s 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. Position- Foreman About the Role: The Foreman is responsible for overseeing 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. Key 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. What Youu2019ll Do: + Report directly to the onsite Project Manager + Work in conjunction with the Project Manageru2019s 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 + 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 their Leads are following all customer rules, guidelines, and processes + Validate project data and track quality, efficiency, and delivery + Validates all material required to complete the build project + May be requested to attend customer design and build review meetings + Supports 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 What Youu2019ll 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 + Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively + Ability to forecast manpower and labor units + Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Project) + Document Lessonu2019s Learned from each project + Documented leadership skills + Clear and concise written and oral communications + Must document and maintain the build and teamu2019s applicable paperwork + Must 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 (u201cCFTT

Created: 2026-03-19