Union Data Center Advanced Sr. Lead

Cable Technician - Advanced Sr. Lead Technician

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world's technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

As an Advanced Senior Lead, you will play a critical role in overseeing complex data center infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality installation and decommissioning of network and cabling systems. This position requires a hands-on leader who can manage multiple crews, drive operational excellence, and deliver sustainable, repeatable solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to remove obstacles, maintain compliance with safety and industry standards, and provide structured feedback on project progress. Your expertise in fiber optics, copper splicing, structured cabling, and data center technologies will be essential in creating accurate material lists, reliable estimates, and coaching team leads to achieve performance metrics and SLAs. This role demands advanced technical knowledge, strong customer relations, and the ability to develop and implement installation teams while maintaining data center cleanliness and quality workmanship.

What You'll Do:

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

What You'll Need:

• Reports to Operations Manager.
• Must be capable of leading multiple crews.
• Capable of any size installations or moves and changes.
• Capable of installing any type of structured or non-structure cabling system.
• Capable of doing multiple pair copper splicing.
• Knowledge, understanding and implementation of fiber optic installations, terminations, splicing and testing.
• Be able to download test results and work with technicians to verify correct results.
• Knowledge in providing reliable estimates/quotes to customers.
• Advanced Customer relations.
• Understanding metrics and SLA's
• Establish/Develop/Implement Install Teams
• Create material lists and BOMs based on needs
• Coaching of Leads and Senior Leads

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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

Our Values in Hiring:

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE has 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).