Lead Data Center Cabling Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks a Lead Cable Technician to oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network cabling in data center environments. You will guide a 1-5 technician team and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to high quality standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing field terminations, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet job requirements. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a crew of 1–5 technicians.
• Strong knowledge of copper and fiber cabling and testing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project documentation.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install/decommission network and cabling in data centers.
• Deliver repeatable solutions and process improvements.
• Provide progress feedback to stakeholders.
• Maintain data center cleanliness and quality workmanship.
• Follow safety standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Read blueprints and redline documentation.
• Understand data center infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Team leadership

Network cabling

Blueprint reading

Communication

Data center know-how

Safety compliance

Tools

Cable testing tools

Fiber termination tools

Job description

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks a Lead Cable Technician to oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network cabling in data center environments. You will guide a 1-5 technician team and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to high quality standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing field terminations, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet job requirements. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.