Union Data Center Sr. Lead Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Los Lunas (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions unit, seeks a Senior Lead Technician to oversee installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in data centers. You will manage multiple crews, coordinate schedules, and ensure safe, high-quality work across live sites.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing structured cabling, troubleshooting copper and fiber, and maintaining detailed documentation while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead multiple crews (up to 15 technicians).
• Read and interpret blueprints and building documentation.
• Perform structured cabling, copper and fiber troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reports.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Structured cabling

Copper/fiber troubleshooting

Documentation

Project coordination

Customer service

Tools

Basic telecom hand tools

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.

POSITION: Cable Technician - Senior Lead Technician

About the Role:

As a Sr Lead Technician, you will oversee the installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in data center environments, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage multiple crews, coordinate project schedules, and control labor and materials. You will be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints, performing structured cabling work, troubleshooting copper and fiber systems, and maintaining accurate documentation. Additionally, you will collaborate with stakeholders, support new deployments and live sites, and ensure compliance with industry’s best practices. Ideal candidates combine technical expertise with project management capabilities and a commitment to delivering sustainable, repeatable solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.

• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.

• Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.

• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

• Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.

• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

What You Will Need:

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

• Must be capable of leading multiple crews (up to 15 technicians).

• Must understand customer service, perform job walks and communicate with customer for job requirements.

• Accept responsibility of outcome of work performed by him/her and/or by employee that directly report to him/her.

• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.

• Be able to read and understand job floor plan.

• Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.

• Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cables.

• Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.

• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize to large projects and service jobs.

• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations and should include basic understanding of fiber equipment, all types of cable and fiber terminations.

• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.

• Capable of working in Data Centers.

• Shall be able to work on analog, DSL, and be able to extend T1 lines.

• Be able to patch network equipment.

• Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.

• Installing any structured or non-structure cabling

• Run any size installation, moves or changes.

• Work in conjunction with project schedules

• Manage and control labor and materials on assigned

• Ensure all task and work orders have proper scope

• Recognizes and recommends applicable training

• Supports both new deployment and live site/product

• Coordinates with Logistics on material moves

• Identify Staging Area for materials

• Inventory staged materials as needed

• Coordinates with QAQC on quality final walk

• Ability to lead multiple crews

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.

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

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

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