Job Summary:The Foreman is responsible for providing on-site leadership and technical expertise for fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure installations within hyperscale data center environments. This position oversees daily crew activities, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and established schedules.
The Foreman serves as an on-site subject matter expert, providing hands-on technical guidance, coordinating manpower and materials, troubleshooting installation challenges, and supporting the successful execution of data center construction projects.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide leadership to installation crews from the beginning of a project through completion, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and project timelines are met.
- Oversee daily fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure installation activities within hyperscale data center environments.
- Review construction drawings, project specifications, and installation documentation to plan daily work activities and determine required materials and installation methods.
- Supervise fiber optic and copper cabling installations, including cable routing, pathways, ladder racks, terminations, labeling, and testing activities.
- Serve as an on-site technical resource, assisting crews with troubleshooting, installation challenges, and adherence to project requirements.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, and equipment to support project schedules and daily production goals.
- Supervise the tracking of on-site inventory and materials.
- Ensure all installations comply with applicable safety standards, quality requirements, and customer specifications.
- Train and mentor crew members on proper installation practices, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Verify crew members possess the necessary certifications, technical knowledge, and skillsets to perform assigned work.
- Collect, review, and submit required installation documentation, quality reports, and project closeout deliverables.
- Maintain issued equipment and report deficiencies as needed.
- Submit daily progress reports identifying completed work, potential schedule delays, material shortages, and other project concerns.
- Communicate regularly with project management and field leadership regarding production, manpower needs, and project challenges.
Qualifications and Experience:- Experience with fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure installations, preferably within hyperscale data centers or large-scale commercial construction environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of fiber optic cabling, structured cabling systems, cable pathways, terminations, and installation best practices.
- Familiarity with fiber optic testing procedures and equipment, including OLTS and OTDR, preferred.
- 1-3 years of supervisory, crew lead, or Foreman experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, installation specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of jobsite safety practices and quality control procedures.
- Computer proficient with the ability to complete daily reports and project documentation.
- Strong verbal and electronic communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced construction environment while adhering to established schedules.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to motivate, lead, teach, and train crew members on proper installation, quality, and safety procedures.
- High school diploma, general education degree (G.E.D.), or related trade school education.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
- Ability to meet the physical demands associated with working in an active data center construction environment.
- Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and weekends as project needs require.
$34 - $55 an hour
