About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Construction Project Administrators are responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing a wide variety of projects involving the construction of ISP and OSP facilities, including cables, conduits, huts, etc. They will oversee the construction process from conceptualization to completion including collaboration with engineers, construction supervisors, contractors, various trade workers and project managers. They are responsible for effectively monitoring and managing quality and on time completion of work and resolving issues while accurately reporting on the progress of a project and updating databases as applicable.

Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Review the quality of work performed by internal employees and contractors by monitoring construction projects.

• Partners with Engineering to ensure designs are effectively translated into the field environment and being the interface with contractors in preparation of projects.

• Manages projects, administers implementation, and provides field perspective of necessary work functions.

• May act as a project leader or provide work leadership and methods for success for internal and external employees.

• Assists in resolving issues, reviews engineering work prints and handbooks and vendor installation processes in accordance with Lumen standards and with the current Lumen RUS coding.

• Provides feedback to internal and external construction personnel regularly which may include housekeeping issues, communication of engineering standards, practices and procedures, and pertinent job information.

• The successful candidate will be involved in standards and process updates as a contributor.

• Must be comfortable with project “Post-Mortem” or “After Action Reporting” for the review and summary of lessons learned, areas of improvement, scope creep, etc. for optimization of project planning and execution.

• The successful candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Office, have the ability to use Power BI dashboards, be generally tech savvy and possess the ability and desire to continuously learn new systems and applications.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education and relevant experience.

• 4+ years of industry experience and knowledge in the aspects of Engineering, ISP and OSP construction, and contract policies and procedures or equivalent work experience.

• Proven results in building strong peer level relationships

• Ability to travel as needed, with notice.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record. Motor vehicle record check will be required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices and procedures, including conduit placement, fiber pulling, site development for remote equipment.

• Knowledge of central office configurations and routing switching is a plus.

• Previous experience with supervision of projects, or project management, reading blueprints and schematics, and experience and knowledge of building codes and relevant laws to ensure the project is in compliance with building standards and regulations.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$63,980 - $85,300 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD

$67,340 - $89,780 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY

$70,710 - $94,270 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$74,070 - $98,760 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition #: 335854

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

63980

Salary Max :

98760

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Application Deadline

11/15/2024