Senior Manager Local Network Implementation

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

Lumen (NYSE: Lumen) is a global communications and IT services company focused on connecting its customers to the power of the digital world. Lumen offers network and data systems management, big data analytics, managed security services, hosting, cloud, and IT consulting services. The company provides broadband, voice, video, advanced data and managed network services over a robust 265,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 360,000-route-mile international transport network. Visit Lumen for more information.

 

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for managing our Construction team, along with partnering with our outside construction venders on a dialy basis. Our Construction team is responsible for building out our network in a given territory and will be a highly visible position as well as being customer facing. The position will be responsible for network implementation and outside projects with direct reports that are a combination of  Netowork Implementation Program Managers and Construction Project Administrators.

Location

This position is based in the Fort Myers, FL area. Candidates should reside locally or be willing to relocate to the region. 

The Main Responsibilities

Job Description

Manager will be responsible for managing people, budgets, and customer commitments for a designated territory.

•Manage and supervise staff by appraising performance, training, administering salaries, and communicating department objectives.

•Must be accessible 24 X 7 X 365.

•Drive continued training on new systems, improve processes and procedures and push initiatives throughout the organization.

•Help support both Lumen engineering teams and engineering contractors with quality and following of processes and productivity.

•Participate in the process of negotiating and or bidding of projects with vendors/contractors for the construction/installation of OSP facilities.

•Responsible for capital and expense budgets to support area along with meeting and exceeding required build schedules for  FTTT, Ethernet, GPON, CAF II and business as usual work including growth, rehab, road moves and preservation work.

•Communicate results of cost analysis and provide direction on implementation and the network impact related to major plant additions and rearrangements.

•Continue an outstanding working relationship with the RP/GM Operations Team along with leading/support Market Meetings.

•Drive decisions to lowest level possible to drive towards a local model.

•Lead and support local virtual team.

•Manage and direct plans and specifications to provide high quality service within established time frames and to meet defined financial criteria.

•Serve as the interface on construction matters helping to ensure conformance to established practices and procedures. 

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and training.

•5-7 years of telecommunications engineering and construction knowledge and experience.

•2+ year of previous supervisory or leadership experience.

•Strong customer service and communication skills.

•Strong computer skills required, including experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, etc.).

•Comprehensive knowledge of engineering / construction practices and procedures, including underground, buried and aerial construction of copper and fiber facilities, road moves experience required.

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:

$129,639 - $172,852 in these states: FL

 

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 selectio