Foreman - Data Center ISP

MP NEXLEVEL LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MP NEXLEVEL LLC seeks a Data Center Foreman to oversee daily facility operations, guiding onsite technical teams and coordinating schedules to ensure safe, efficient infrastructure work. You will monitor electrical, cooling, and network tasks while upholding company standards and safety protocols.

The role requires leadership, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data center or related technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, cooling, and network systems.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage technical teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data center safety and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Complete all phases within labor, material and equipment budgets.
• Provide direction and production goals to crew.
• Complete all daily reports accurately and timely (including crew time cards, production, redlines).
• Identify and report any change in scope to Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Monitor productivity and propose corrective action to meet budgets; keep supervisor informed of progress.
• Understand contractual scope and supervise work per contractual obligations.
• Improve personal, technical, and supervisory skills through trainings.
• Supervise all projects with a zero-incident safety culture.
• Complete required safety trainings.
• Maintain paperwork as needed.

Skills

Data center operations

Electrical systems

Cooling systems

Network systems

Leadership

Safety compliance

Job description

he Data Center Foreman oversees daily operational activities within the facility, ensuring that all infrastructure and networking installations, maintenance, and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards. The Foreman supervises onsite technical teams, coordinates scheduling and workflows, and liaises with project managers to deliver high-quality results. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment and installations, resolving onsite issues, enforcing safety and compliance protocols, and providing hands‑on guidance for critical infrastructure and network tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all phases within labor, material and equipment budgets
• Responsible for providing direction and production goals to crew
• Complete all daily reports accurately and timely (including crew time cards, production, redlines)
• Identify and report any change in scope to Project Supervisor or Project Manager
• Monitor productivity and propose corrective action necessary to meet the budgets established by the bid. Keep the Project Supervisor informed as to the progress of the project.
• Understand contractual scope of work for each party and supervise assigned phases of work consistent with contractual obligations of each party
• Improve personal, technical, and supervisory skills through personal development plans and offered trainings
• Supervise all assigned projects consistent with a "zero incident" safety culture
• Safety training as required by position
• Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a data center or related technical environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical, cooling, and network systems
• Leadership skills and ability to manage technical teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to data center safety and uptime
• Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with employees and customers

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically fit to endure the daily activity involved with the job
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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