Superintendent-Data Center

CBRE; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance and sign-on may-

Job summary

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks a Superintendent to coordinate technician workforce planning, resource dissemination, and field operations while ensuring safety standards and union contract compliance. You will support project management, maintain schedules, and oversee timecard processes across multiple sites.

The role requires 10+ years related experience, OSHA 30 certification, and strong leadership with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience or equivalent role.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• Must meet all client access requirements and possess a valid MVR.
• Familiar with construction plans, specs, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technician manpower across geographies and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate with PMs on schedules, budgets, and material staging.
• Lead pre-construction planning and constructability reviews.
• Mentor and train field staff and ensure accurate documentation of test results.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Project management

Safety awareness

Time management

Client management

Leadership under pressure

Tools

AutoCAD

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

JOB TITLE: SUPERINTENDENT

About The Role

The Superintendent position will work in close collaboration with project management and human resources to coordinate technician work force planning, resource dissemination and coordination, general oversight of field operations while providing technical direction to technicians, maintenance of safety standards, productivity, schedule, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and having a strong understanding of the union contract.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical expertise throughout the Pre-Construction process.
• Participate in the Constructability review.
• Assist in the Pre-Construction schedule.
• May be involved in providing input in the pre-bid process.
• Oversees and schedules all technician manpower across assigned geographies.
• Follows and administers union contract regarding lay-offs and recalls.
• Maintain the process of having leads or foreman report daily timecards.
• Follow-up on late reporting of all timecards
• Holds team members accountable for the maintenance and upkeep of Direct Line fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Work with PM on man loading scheduling, budget hours and materials staging.
• Maintain daily site visits of projects within 2-hour drive from office.
• Maintain bi-weekly site visits of projects within a 5-hour drive from office.
• Maintain monthly site visits of projects outside of 5-hour drive of office.
• Keeps knowledgeable about the full project scope of work.
• Communicate work order changes to PM.
• Ensure job safety requirements are understood and implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors, working with the safety support personnel as a resource.
• Continually strives for Zero Injury on all projects.
• Support and manage Leads with on-site safety meetings.
• Will review and communicate the safety program and MSDS information in the start-up meeting.
• Watch for and correct all safety hazards at the jobsite. Report all safety incidents to VP Operations, PM, and safety personnel.
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules and advise the project team of issues or deficiencies.
• Understand project specifications, scope of work and drawing packages.
• Understand project estimate and budget set-up.
• May offer feedback and assist PM in quantity takeoff and pricing estimates.
• Mentor and train other employees.
• Post project activities e.g., testing, test results, and as build.
• Hold technician leads accountable for delivering and properly storing information for all test results and “as-built\" information at the end of each project.
• Manage, lead, and complete paperwork and process outlined in Field Career Progression program.
• Manage all test results and finalize at the end of each project.
• Manage all test results and inclusion in the project folders.
• Participate in determining sequence and activity duration on schedules for proposed projects.
• Forecast manpower allocation for future work.
• Looks for potential project leads.
• Understand and communicate to all field personnel the goals regarding construction.
• Maintains positive relationships with the client and project team throughout the project(s).
• Advise and work closely with Direct Line University in the development and implementation of training programs.

What You’ll Need

• 10 plus years related experience or equivalent role
• OHSA 30 certification
• Must meet Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
• Must meet all requirements to be properly badged and able to meet all client requirements to access the jobsite.
• Familiar with construction management software as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft office.
• AutoCAD, a plus for use with scheduling, spreadsheets, and cost control
• Proficient in understanding building plans and specifications
• Team player with field supervision, project management and company administration staff
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of building systems.
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards is essential.
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
• Good client management and goodwill building ability.
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Willing to travel extensively across multiple sites.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure situations.
• Self-starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills

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 forwardthinking 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 realize your full potential.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

Benefits

• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience
• 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).

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Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.