Data Center Foreman - Mobile Travel Team

Data Center Foreman - Mobile Travel Team

Job ID

265833

Posted

02-Jun-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Ashburn - Virginia - United States of America, Baltimore - Maryland - United States of America, Buffalo - New York - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Cincinnati - Ohio - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America, Louisville - Kentucky - United States of America, Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America, Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America

80-90% travel; extended weekends home. Ideal candidates should live central or eastern US. Relocation assistance available.

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.

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 You'll Do:

• Report directly to the onsite Project Manager
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager's 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 request
• Support team to engage with new technology, manufacturers, project management software
• Ensure safety standards/certifications are met during and after the completion of install

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What You'll Need:

• Must be willing to travel up to 80% - 90%
• Must have prior experience 3+ years preferred in the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure and in managing large scale build projects
• Understanding of both copper and fiber installs, terminations, certifications and troubleshooting
• Certified cabling test technician ("CFTT") and certified fiber installer ("CFI") - Equivalent as appropriate (BICSI or FOA -fiber optic association)
• 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 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 and port maps
• Capable of running midsize to large projects
• Ability to multitask in a high pace work environment
• Understanding of infrastructure builds and components
• 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
• 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
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms

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 and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Foreman - Mobile position is $42.00 hourly and the maximum salary for the position is $49.00 hourly. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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