Foreman

Directline.us is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services to well-known data centers and technology companies. Direct Line is backed by private equity firm and headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations in US, Asia-Pacific and Europe. We are looking for a highly energetic, result oriented, passionate, and hands-on Site Manager with a desire to join a growing team. The person should be self-starter, adaptable with attentive to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.

The Foreman’s role is to oversee overall execution and implementation of the human and materials aspect of a project/task. The Foreman’s responsibilities include work force, planning and scheduling, resource dissemination and coordination, review of hours worked and accountability, and maintenance of safety standards while providing technical direction to Leads. The Foreman is to ensure the team’s compliance with quality standards and having a strong understanding of the union contract.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• 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 their Leads are following all customer rules, guidelines, and processes
• Validate project data and track quality, efficiency, and delivery
• Validates all material required to complete the build project
• May be requested to attend customer design and build review meetings
• Supports 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/certifications are met during and after the completion of install

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have prior experience five (5) plus 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 Lesson’s 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Experience: 5 years (Preferred)
• Foreman: 5 years (Preferred)
• Data Center: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $42