Foreman-Data Center

CBRE; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus (select positions)

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Foreman to oversee on-site project execution, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will manage multiple crews, coordinate with field engineers and trade contractors, and document lessons learned to improve processes.

You will lead by example, assess team strengths, and drive training initiatives while ensuring compliance with customer standards and safety regulations across projects in the Reno area.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in installing standard cabling, rack infrastructure, and managing large build projects.
• Ability to lead multiple crews and manage time effectively.
• Forecast manpower and labor units.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project).
• Document lessons learned and leadership skills.
• Read/understand drawings/blueprints and port maps.
• Understand copper and fiber installs, terminations, certifications and troubleshooting.
• CFTT and CFI certifications (or equivalent such as BICSI/FOA).
• Strong customer service and knowledge of local install standards and code.
• Ability to multitask in a high pace environment.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the onsite Project Manager.
• Coordinate with Project Manager’s schedule, directives and requests.
• 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 walkthrough with Field Engineer.
• Ensure workmanship aligns with customer standards.

Skills

Leading multiple crews

Strong communication

Time management

Reading drawings/portmaps

Customer service

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/Project)

CFTT

CFI

BICSI/FOA equivalent

Job description

About the Role:

The Foreman isresponsible for overseeing on-site project execution, ensuring quality, safety,and adherence to schedules. This role manages multiple crews, coordinates withfield engineers and trade contractors, and ensures compliance with customerstandards and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include monitoringproductivity, validating materials, managing labor, and supporting both newdeployments and live site requests. The Foreman also plays a leadership role byassessing team strengths, recommending training, and documenting lessonslearned.

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 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

What You’ll Need:

• 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.

WhyCBRE

Whenyou join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estateservices and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forwardthinking professionals who create significantimpact. 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 torealize your full potential.

Applicant AI UseDisclosure:

We value human interaction tounderstand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We donot use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we askthat candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interviewprocess.

OurValues in Hiring

AtCBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong.We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome allapplications.

Disclaimers

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future

Relocationassistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, forqualified candidates based on role requirements and experience

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