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
  

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