Lead Construction Manager

at Lumen in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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

This position is responsible for all Regional Site Civil Construction activities within the specified region.

The primary responsibility for this position is to complete all jobs under budget and within the requested timeframe. “Pre-project approved” responsibilities include site civil construction including Site Development, utility power, ac surge suppression, generator/transfer switches, HVAC, DC power, grounding and lightning, final floor and space planning and records/capacity. Accomplished technical engineer/planner who is adept at budgeting, planning, facilitating, and kicking off highly accurate plans for deployment of critical system telecom equipment and build outs, with specific expertise in areas of telecommunications with emphasis of site civil construction, DC power, electrical and mechanical.

The Main Responsibilities

- Work with and lead third party contractors who manage the design, development and implementation of all Construction activities within a specific region.

- Project Implementation – facilitate project tasks through daily communication and weekly team meetings; managing vendors in ordering, shipping, and receiving of all hardware and equipment; coordinate with Field Operations in space and power requirements while following through with the deployment and installations of network elements and common systems

- Establish, implement, and maintain administrative and technical procedures to ensure projects are completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner within allocated budget and accounting guidelines

- Exercise financial controls within company financial systems, including review/approval of projects, purchase requisitions and oversight of approved contractors

- Approves construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases

- Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews

- Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

- Maintains project administration in a correct and timely manner, and orders materials and equipment and takes care of the necessary permits

What We Look For in a Candidate

- Bachelors degree plus at least six (6) years or more of Construction industry experience in site development and general construction. Field Of Study: construction science and management, engineering, architecture, or a related degree

- Demonstrated work experience for construction related projects, acting as the primary contact responsible for job control from a quality, costing and scheduling perspective.

- Ability to travel as much as 20%-30% as needed

- Previous experience and knowledge in all aspects of Site Civil Construction, Engineering, Permitting, Equipment Installation, and contract policies and procedures, as well as the Construction Certification Program requirements.

- Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.

- Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Outreach Training

- Knowledge of AutoCAD

- Experience reading Blueprints/A&E drawings and Schematics

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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

$94420 – $125890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$99390 – $132510 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$104360 – $139140 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$109330 – $145770 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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.

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 334218

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 :

94420

Salary Max :

145770

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)

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

Application Deadline

07/19/2024