OSP Foreman

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 OSP tasks within a particular site. This position will require the individual to have development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.

• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time depending on project location.
• Report directly to the onsite OSP Superintendent.
• Work in conjunction with the OSP Superintendent’s schedule, directives, and requests.
• Ensure eTime entries are performed daily in conjunction with DL policy to ensure accurate time keeping of Technician hours.
• Capture updates from Leads and submit to OSP Superintendent weekly.
• Attend weekly sync with OSP Superintendent.
• Oversee scheduled milestones and productivity adherence.
• Oversee site safety conditions.
• Coordinate with OSP Field Technicians and other trade contractors for execution of work.
• Manage and control labor on assigned projects.
• Ensure quality of work is aligned with customer standards.
• Understand leads strengths and weaknesses.
• Recommend applicable training for OSP Field Technicians to enhance and embrace their roles.
• Ensure OSP Field Technicians 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 new deployment and live site/production requests.
• Support team to engage with new technology, manufacturers, software with help of project management.
• Ensure safety standards and certifications are met during and after the completion of install.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years prior experience in the installation of OSP infrastructure (Maxcell, Innerduct, Microduct, Fiber cable, Microcable and associated equipment).
• 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.
• Capable of running midsize to large projects.
• Ability to multitask in a high pace work environment.
• Understanding of OSP builds.
• Understanding of both copper and fiber installs, terminations, certifications and troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.
• 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.
• Ability to pull cables.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select…