Foreman - Directline

SUMMARY

Direct Line (“DL”) is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services to well-known data center operators and technology companies. Direct Line deploys decades of experience and knowledge through key partnerships with hyperscale technology companies and multi-tenant data center operators that give its clients a competitive marketplace advantage. Direct Line is committed to continually improving our industry through certified training of cutting-edge technicians that deliver superior results with a passion for detail.Direct Line is headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, New Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

The Foreman will be a key member in our operations team and will support the delivery of all the various network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site. This position will require the individual to have development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.

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.