Senior Construction Engineer

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

Senior Construction Engineer: This position’s primary responsible is working in conjunction with multiple groups to develop/engineer/initiate-implement critical infrastructure engineering plans (i.e. 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.) This position resides in the Regional Customer Network Solution department and is considered a lead position that requires the individual to be an accomplished technical engineer/planner who is adept at budgeting, planning, facilitating, and kicking highly accurate plans off 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 Critical System Planner will interact and work closely with key internal and external groups along with vendors to create, establish, and enforce project plans for the installation of services with effective governance and communications.

Location

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

The Main Responsibilities

+ Project Planning – develop project plans including all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion, tasks, and timelines with great vision and clarity while performing risk assessment, contingency planning, and resource management to ensure services are consistently delivered correctly and cost effectively on a timely manner.

+ 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.

+ Project Reporting – effectively communicate project plan and status with high clarity, visibility, and frequency while capturing and measuring metrics and monitoring performance against the project tasks and dependencies. Provide weekly updates on meeting minutes and project plans to senior level management and key strategic stake holders.

+ Project Lead – Maintains project administration in a correct and timely manner, Orders materials and equipment and takes care of the necessary permits, Accomplishes construction human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, and training employees, Assesses safety and finance goals, Manages sub-contractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting contractors, Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews, Meets construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, Accomplishes construction project results by defining project purpose and scope, Approves construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases, Prevents fines and work interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes, and Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following guidelines, standards, and procedures.

What We Look For in a Candidate

+ Experience: 7+ yrs

+ Education Level: Bachelor of Science

+ Field Of Study: construction science and management, engineering, architecture, business administration, or a related degree

+ 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

$80510 – $107340 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$84740 – $112980 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$88980 – $118630 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$93210 – $124280 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.

Requisition #: 334108

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 :

80510

Salary Max :

124280

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.

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