Data Center Superintendent - Travel Team

CBRE Group Inc

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Budgeting, Building Systems, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Schedule, Contract Management, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Forecasting, Human Resources, Interviewing Skills, Lead Management, Leadership, Legal, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Network Operations Center, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Estimates, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Set Goals, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, Startup, Team Player, Technical Operations, Testing, Time Management, Training Program Development, Twitter, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
4 days ago

Data Center Superintendent - Travel Team

Job ID

267136

Posted

30-Jun-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers

Location(s)

Alexandria - Virginia - United States of America, Ashburn - Virginia - United States of America, Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America, Buffalo - New York - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Des Moines - Iowa - United States of America, Fort Worth - Texas - United States of America, Hillsboro - Oregon - United States of America, Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America, Louisville - Kentucky - United States of America, Mesa - Arizona - United States of America, Minneapolis - Minnesota - United States of America, New Albany - Ohio - United States of America, Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America, Portland - Oregon - United States of America, Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America, Tampa - Florida - United States of America, Wilmington - Delaware - United States of America

About the Job:

We are looking for a highly energetic, result oriented, passionate, and hands-on Superintendent with a desire to join a growing team. The person should be self-starter, adaptable with attentive to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.

The Superintendent position will work in close collaboration with project management and human resources to coordinate technician work force planning, resource dissemination and coordination, general oversight of field operations while providing technical direction to technicians, maintenance of safety standards, productivity, schedule, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and having a strong understanding of the union contract.

What you will do:

  • Provide technical expertise throughout the Pre-Construction process.
  • Participate in the Constructability review.
  • Assist in the Pre-Construction schedule.
  • May be involved in providing input in the pre-bid process
  • Oversees and schedules all technician manpower across assigned geographies.
  • Follows and administers union contract regarding lay-offs and recalls.
  • Maintain the process of having leads or foreman report daily timecards.
  • Follow-up on late reporting of all timecards
  • Holds team members accountable for the maintenance and upkeep of Direct Line fleet vehicles and equipment.
  • Work with PM on man loading scheduling, budget hours and materials staging.
  • Maintain daily site visits of projects within 2-hour drive from office.
  • Maintain bi-weekly site visits of projects within a 5-hour drive from office.
  • Maintain monthly site visits of projects outside of 5-hour drive of office.
  • Keeps knowledgeable about the full project scope of work.
  • Communicate work order changes to PM.
  • Ensure job safety requirements are understood and implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors, working with the safety support personnel as a resource.
  • Continually strives for Zero Injury on all projects.
  • Support and manage Leads with on-site safety meetings.
  • Will review and communicate the safety program and MSDS information in the start-up meeting.
  • Watch for and correct all safety hazards at the jobsite. Report all safety incidents to VP Operations, PM, and safety personnel.
  • Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules and advise the project team of issues or deficiencies.
  • Understand project specifications, scope of work and drawing packages.
  • Understand project estimate and budget set-up.
  • May offer feedback and assist PM in quantity takeoff and pricing estimates.
  • Mentor and train other employees.
  • Post project activities e.g., testing, test results, and as build.
  • Hold technician leads accountable for delivering and properly storing information for all test results and "as-built" information at the end of each project.
  • Manage, lead, and complete paperwork and process outlined in Field Career Progression program.
  • Manage all test results and inclusion in the project folders.
  • Participate in determining sequence and activity duration on schedules for proposed projects.
  • Forecast manpower allocation for future work.
  • Looks for potential project leads.
  • Understand and communicate to all field personnel the goals regarding construction.
  • Maintains positive relationships with the client and project team throughout the project(s).
  • Advise and work closely with Direct Line University in the development and implementation of training programs.

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:

  • 10 plus years related experience or equivalent role
  • OHSA 30 certification
  • Must meet Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
  • Must meet all requirements to be properly badged and able to meet all client requirements to access the jobsite.
  • Familiar with construction management software as needed.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office.
  • AutoCAD, a plus for use with scheduling, spreadsheets, and cost control
  • Proficient in understanding building plans and specifications
  • Team player with field supervision, project management and company administration, staff
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good understanding of building systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards is essential.
  • Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
  • Good client management and goodwill building ability.
  • Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.
  • Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
  • Capacity to handle pressure.
  • Willing to travel extensively across multiple sites.
  • Strong focus on quality and safety.
  • Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure situations.
  • Self-starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills

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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

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

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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Mobile Superintendent position is 90,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is 135,000. 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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About the Company

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CBRE Group Inc

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.

As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Real Estate/Property Management
FOUNDED
1906
WEBSITE
http://www.cbre.com/