OSP Foreman

OSP Foreman Job ID269518

Posted
06-Apr-2026

Service line

GWS Segment Role type

Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Data Centers Location(s)
New Albany - Ohio - United States of America

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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* JOB TITLE:

OSP FOREMAN
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* About the role:

** 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.
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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.
• Report directly to the onsite OSP Superintendent
• Work in conjunction with the OSP Superintendents schedule, directives, and request.
• Ensure eTime entries are performed daily in conjunction with DL policy to ensure accurate time keeping of Technicians 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
• Oversee 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 their OSP Field Technicians 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
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* What you will need:

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* • 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 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
• 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.
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*
* • 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…