Job Details
Lead Construction Manager
**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.
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**
The Lead Construction Manager - National Deployment Team serves as the **national subject matter expert (SME)** for construction execution across **three geographic regions** . This role is responsible for **developing, standardizing, and governing construction processes and technical standards** that span the full project lifecycle-from **initial scope creation through final handover** to both internal and external customers. This position plays a critical leadership role in **construction contract development** , **supplier strategy** , and **partner compliance** , ensuring construction activities are executed safely, consistently, on schedule, and in full adherence to contractual, financial, and quality requirements.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ **Standards Leadership**
+ Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of **national construction standards, procedures, and workflows** applicable across all supported regions
+ Act as the **central authority** for construction process governance from scope definition through customer handover
+ Ensure consistent execution and interpretation of standards across regional teams and external partners **Scope Development & Lifecycle Ownership**
+ Provide expert guidance on **project scoping** , constructability, sequencing, and risk mitigation during early planning phases
+ Define clear requirements and deliverables for construction projects to support predictable execution and successful handover
+ Oversee construction milestones, critical inspections, and close?out activities to ensure readiness for internal and external customers **Contract Development & Partner Compliance**
+ Lead or support the **development of construction contracts** , master service agreements, and scopes of work
+ Define contractual requirements related to quality, schedule, cost controls, safety, and reporting
+ Ensure construction partners **adhere strictly to contract terms** , performance expectations, and company policies
+ Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Finance to resolve disputes, manage change orders, and enforce compliance **Supplier Strategy & Financial Oversight**
+ Evaluate supplier agreements, award strategies, and contractor performance at a national level
+ Exercise financial controls within company systems, including review and approval of project budgets, purchase requisitions, and contractor invoices
+ Drive cost discipline and forecasting accuracy across regional deployments **Cross?Functional & Executive Engagement**
+ Serve as a trusted construction advisor to **executive leadership** , regional leaders, and cross?functional partners
+ Present construction strategies, risk assessments, and performance insights with clarity and confidence
+ Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Network Deployment, and Customer teams to align construction outcomes with business objectives
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
+ Bachelor's degree in **Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Architecture** , or a related field
+ **10+ years of construction experience** , including large?scale, multi?region or program?level deployments
+ Demonstrated experience owning construction projects from **scope development through completion and handover**
+ Strong background in **construction contract development** , negotiation, and enforcement
+ Proven ability to manage external construction partners and ensure contractual compliance
+ Advanced understanding of site civil construction, permitting, utility coordination, and general construction practices
+ Ability to read and interpret **A&E drawings, blueprints, and schematics**
+ Willingness to travel **20-30%** as required to support national deployment activities **Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience developing **enterprise?wide construction standards or governance models**
+ Background supporting **telecommunications, network infrastructure, or large?scale capital programs**
+ Experience presenting to executive leadership and influencing decisions without direct authority
+ Strong change?management and continuous?improvement mindset
**Compensation**
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.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
+ Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
+ Bonus Structure
\#LI-Remote
Requisition #: 341553
**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.
**Privacy Notice**
Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.
To review Lumen's Privacy Notice, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice
**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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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.
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.
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**
The Lead Construction Manager - National Deployment Team serves as the **national subject matter expert (SME)** for construction execution across **three geographic regions** . This role is responsible for **developing, standardizing, and governing construction processes and technical standards** that span the full project lifecycle-from **initial scope creation through final handover** to both internal and external customers. This position plays a critical leadership role in **construction contract development** , **supplier strategy** , and **partner compliance** , ensuring construction activities are executed safely, consistently, on schedule, and in full adherence to contractual, financial, and quality requirements.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ **Standards Leadership**
+ Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of **national construction standards, procedures, and workflows** applicable across all supported regions
+ Act as the **central authority** for construction process governance from scope definition through customer handover
+ Ensure consistent execution and interpretation of standards across regional teams and external partners **Scope Development & Lifecycle Ownership**
+ Provide expert guidance on **project scoping** , constructability, sequencing, and risk mitigation during early planning phases
+ Define clear requirements and deliverables for construction projects to support predictable execution and successful handover
+ Oversee construction milestones, critical inspections, and close?out activities to ensure readiness for internal and external customers **Contract Development & Partner Compliance**
+ Lead or support the **development of construction contracts** , master service agreements, and scopes of work
+ Define contractual requirements related to quality, schedule, cost controls, safety, and reporting
+ Ensure construction partners **adhere strictly to contract terms** , performance expectations, and company policies
+ Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Finance to resolve disputes, manage change orders, and enforce compliance **Supplier Strategy & Financial Oversight**
+ Evaluate supplier agreements, award strategies, and contractor performance at a national level
+ Exercise financial controls within company systems, including review and approval of project budgets, purchase requisitions, and contractor invoices
+ Drive cost discipline and forecasting accuracy across regional deployments **Cross?Functional & Executive Engagement**
+ Serve as a trusted construction advisor to **executive leadership** , regional leaders, and cross?functional partners
+ Present construction strategies, risk assessments, and performance insights with clarity and confidence
+ Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Network Deployment, and Customer teams to align construction outcomes with business objectives
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
+ Bachelor's degree in **Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Architecture** , or a related field
+ **10+ years of construction experience** , including large?scale, multi?region or program?level deployments
+ Demonstrated experience owning construction projects from **scope development through completion and handover**
+ Strong background in **construction contract development** , negotiation, and enforcement
+ Proven ability to manage external construction partners and ensure contractual compliance
+ Advanced understanding of site civil construction, permitting, utility coordination, and general construction practices
+ Ability to read and interpret **A&E drawings, blueprints, and schematics**
+ Willingness to travel **20-30%** as required to support national deployment activities **Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience developing **enterprise?wide construction standards or governance models**
+ Background supporting **telecommunications, network infrastructure, or large?scale capital programs**
+ Experience presenting to executive leadership and influencing decisions without direct authority
+ Strong change?management and continuous?improvement mindset
**Compensation**
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.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
+ Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
+ Bonus Structure
\#LI-Remote
Requisition #: 341553
**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.
**Privacy Notice**
Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.
To review Lumen's Privacy Notice, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice
**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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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.
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