Foreman - Cedar Rapids, IA - Recruiting Talent Community

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Foreman to lead network infrastructure and cabling projects at Cedar Rapids (IA) and Des Moines (IA). The role emphasizes development, management, customer engagement, and strong leadership across site activities.

The candidate will oversee crews, monitor milestones, ensure safety, review designs, and coordinate with Project Managers and Field Engineers for quality delivery. A proven track record in large-scale builds is required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in installation of cabling tech, rack infra, and large-scale builds.
• Ability to lead multiple crews and manage time effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of copper and fiber installs, terminations, and certifications.
• Read and understand drawings/blueprints and portmaps.
• Certified cabling tech (CFTT) and/or CFI, or equivalent.
• Understand local region install standards and codes.
• Demonstrated leadership and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to onsite Project Manager and align with schedule and directives.
• Capture updates from Leads and submit to Project Manager weekly.
• Oversee milestones, productivity, safety, and QA/QC checks.
• Coordinate with Field Engineers and other trades for execution.
• Manage and control labor on assigned projects.
• Validate project data, track quality, efficiency, and delivery.
• Review and verify material requirements for builds.
• Attend customer design/build review meetings as needed.
• Support new deployment and live site requests; engage with new tech.
• Ensure adherence to customer rules, guidelines, and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Site coordination

Multitasking

Reading/understanding drawings

Customer service

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Cedar Rapids - Iowa - United States of America, Des Moines - Iowa - United States of America

The Foreman will be a key member in our operations team and will support the delivery of all the various network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site. This position will require the individual to have development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• 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 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have prior experience five (5) plus years preferred) in the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure and in managing large scale build projects
• 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 and portmaps
• Capable of running midsize to large projects
• Ability to multitask in a high pace work environment
• Understanding of infrastructure builds and components
• Understanding of both copper and fiber installs, terminations, certifications and troubleshooting
• Certified cabling test technician ("CFTT") and certified fiber installer ("CFI") or Equivalent as appropriate (BICSI or FOA -fiber optic association)
• 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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

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

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).