Data Center Foreman: Onsite Lead for High-Impact Builds

CBRE; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE DIRECTLINE is seeking a Foreman to oversee on-site project execution for data center deployments in Ashburn, VA. You will manage multiple crews, coordinate with field engineers and contractors, ensure adherence to schedules, safety standards, and customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to QA/QC, and the ability to validate materials and manage labor. You will drive continuous improvement and assist in design/build reviews as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure and in managing large scale build projects.
• Proven ability to lead multiple crews.
• Ability to forecast manpower and labor units.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Project).
• Read/understand drawings/blueprints and portmaps.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the onsite Project Manager.
• Work 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 milestones and productivity adherence.
• Oversee site safety conditions.
• Coordinate with Field Engineers and 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 aligned with customer standards.
• Understand leads strengths/weaknesses; recommend training.
• Ensure Leads follow customer rules and processes.
• Validate project data and track quality, efficiency and delivery.
• Validate all materials required to complete the build project.
• May attend customer design and build review meetings.
• Support new deployments and live site requests; assist with new technology adoption.

Skills

Lead multiple crews

Project scheduling

Safety compliance

QA/QC coordination

Microsoft Office

Read blueprints

Labor planning

Communication skills

Customer service

CFTT/CFI knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

CBRE DIRECTLINE is seeking a Foreman to oversee on-site project execution for data center deployments in Ashburn, VA. You will manage multiple crews, coordinate with field engineers and contractors, ensure adherence to schedules, safety standards, and customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to QA/QC, and the ability to validate materials and manage labor. You will drive continuous improvement and assist in design/build reviews as needed.