Lead Fiber & Copper Infrastructure Technician (Data Center)
CBRE - USA
Job Description
Job Description
Build, improve, and hand over data center connectivity
We’re seeking a seasoned leader to supervise structured cabling buildouts and decommissions in live data center spaces. Your focus: precise execution, clean documentation, and continuous process improvement—while keeping people safe and stakeholders informed.
Role focus- Own installation/decommissioning of network and structured cabling across white space and support areas.
- Institutionalize sustainable, repeatable methods; refine workflows and standards for efficiency and quality.
- Deliver scheduled, structured progress updates to all stakeholders.
- Maintain craftsmanship quality, accurate labeling, and impeccable data hall cleanliness.
- Observe production, safety, and quality codes and industry best practices without exception.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to eliminate blockers and meet milestones.
- Interpret blueprints, floor plans, and building docs; create/update redlines as needed.
- Apply broad knowledge of data center infrastructure technologies to ensure smooth network handover.
- Lead a 6–10 person field team; set expectations, coach, and own outcomes.
- Conduct customer job walks; confirm scope and success criteria; align on requirements.
- Track crew time accurately and submit timesheets promptly.
- Assess individual strengths/weaknesses ; document lessons learned in real time.
- Coordinate QA/QC status walks; manage project closeout deliverables.
- 3+ years supporting data center cabling or equivalent environments.
- Fusion splicing proficiency; skilled with all low-voltage cable pulls and cable dressing.
- Mastery of field terminations and labeling across copper and fiber.
- Strong understanding of wiring schemes and testing methodologies.
- Ability to test and troubleshoot copper and fiber; experience with analog, DSL, and extending T1 lines.
- Comfortable patching network equipment and executing structured handovers.
- Blueprint/floor plan literacy; strong safety awareness; telecom hand tool proficiency.
- Capable of planning MDF/IDF layouts; running midsize to large projects and service work.
- Metrics/SLA tracking; clear communication with Foremen, Leads, and Technicians.
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Low-voltage cabling installation
- Copper splicing
- Fiber splicing
- Data center operations
- Team leadership
- Structured cabling
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