Foreman - Mobile Travel Team
CBRE, New Albany, OH, United States
About The Role
The Foreman is responsible for overseeing on-site project execution, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to schedules. This role manages multiple crews, coordinates with field engineers and trade contractors, and ensures compliance with customer standards and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include monitoring productivity, validating materials, managing labor, and supporting both new deployments and live site requests. The Foreman also plays a leadership role by assessing team strengths, recommending training, and documenting lessons learned.
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 Leads are following all customer rules, guidelines, and processes
Validate project data and track quality, efficiency, and delivery
Validate all material required to complete the build project
May be requested to attend customer design and build review meetings
Support 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 and certifications are met during and after the completion of install
What You’ll Need
Must be willing to travel up to 80% - 90%
Must have prior experience 3+ 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 Lessons 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
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 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.
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.
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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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The Foreman is responsible for overseeing on-site project execution, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to schedules. This role manages multiple crews, coordinates with field engineers and trade contractors, and ensures compliance with customer standards and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include monitoring productivity, validating materials, managing labor, and supporting both new deployments and live site requests. The Foreman also plays a leadership role by assessing team strengths, recommending training, and documenting lessons learned.
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 Leads are following all customer rules, guidelines, and processes
Validate project data and track quality, efficiency, and delivery
Validate all material required to complete the build project
May be requested to attend customer design and build review meetings
Support 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 and certifications are met during and after the completion of install
What You’ll Need
Must be willing to travel up to 80% - 90%
Must have prior experience 3+ 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 Lessons 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
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 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.
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.
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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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