Union OSP Lead Technician

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.

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* About the Role:

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* This role primarily involves the installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure within a Data Center environment. A key aspect is the continuous pursuit of sustainable, repeatable, and improved solutions and processes. The individual is expected to provide leadership to crews and provide structured feedback on project progress to various stakeholders, ensuring high-quality workmanship, maintaining Data Center cleanliness, and adhering to all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.

The role also requires collaboration with stakeholders to resolve project obstacles and the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation. A broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies is essential.

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* What You will Do:

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** Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time depending on project location.*
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** Be able to work outside in different types of weather conditions. (Cold, Snow, Rain and heat).*
* + Experience in the installation of Maxcell, Microproduct, innerduct and fiber optic cable in a Data Center environment.

+ Experience in fiber splicing and testing.

+ Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.

+ Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.

+ Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

+ Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.

+ Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

+ Reading and comprehending blueprints, building documentation/redline work and cable schedules.

+ Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

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* What You will Need:

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* + Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

+ Must be capable of leading a crew of 5-10 technicians.

+ Must understand customer service, perform job walks and communicate with customer for job requirements.

+ Accept responsibility for the outcome of their work and/or by employee that directly report to them.

+ Clear understanding of job safety requirements.

+ Be able to read and understand project design documents.

+ Ability to install various types of innerduct (EX: Maxcell, 1.25"  Microduct) and fiber optic cable.

+ Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize to large projects and service jobs.

+ Possess skills to dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations and should include basic understanding of fiber equipment, all types of cable and fiber terminations.

+ Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.

+ Track and review timesheets for your crew.

+ Maintaining paperwork and running service jobs.

+ Effectively communicate with Foreman, Leads, Technicians and Superintendent.

+ Track lessons learned as they occur.

+ Coordinates with QAQC on quality status walks.

+ Knowledge and understanding of Project Close Out.

+ Identify the strengths and weaknesses of crew members.

+ Must be able to driver company vehicles and the ability to pull and back up trailers.

+ Must be able to blow fiber optic cables.

** Why CBRE:*
* When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service…