Founded in 1998, Direct Line has grown from its start in Silicon Valley to become a leading global technology services company, providing data center design, integration, installation, retrofits, maintenance and managed services to the world's leading technology companies.
Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, Direct Line employs over 1200+ skilled technicians to deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC.
In July 2024 Direct Line was acquired by CBRE and now operates within its Data Center Solutionsbusiness. This new ownership presents an opportunity to support and accelerate DL's key strategies to serve the increasing demands of the industry and our clients.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend bid meetings and site surveys
- Review RFPs to understand scope of work to bid
- Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
- Execute take-offs of documents
- Work with manufacturers and distribution to obtain pricing for materials
- Work with management to determine labor capabilities and rates, equipment, and other requirements
- Perform project hand-offs with team upon project reward
- Prepare change order pricing for on-going project work when required
- Complete walk-through requests
- Document all measurements
- Complete cut sheets for field team
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years field experience in a lead field or office role
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications, electrical or commercial construction project installations
- Sound knowledge of engineering design principles
- AutoCAD / BIM experience preferred
- DAS / Security estimating preferred
- Good numeracy and computer skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of material properties
- An understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities
- Ability to meet deadlines
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting
- Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, visual and listening skills
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platform
- Travel may be required up 10% over the course of the year.
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CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutionsbusiness, 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.
For more information on how Direct Line can support your technology infrastructure requirements, please visit: www.dl-global.com
