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SR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
SR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER-March 2024
Des Moines
Mar 28, 2026
About SR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

  About Lumen

  Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

  The Role

  Sr Construction Engineer

  The Main Responsibilities

  • Defines and reviews comprehensive plans for large, complex, highly technical projects that cover the following: phased delivery plan; resource requirements, project costs, project schedule; risk assessment and mitigation; opex and capital budget requirements; team structure and accountability matrix; project governance and reporting.

  • Effectively leads a cross-functional team in the planning and execution of large, projects. Team may include company employees from various internal departments as well as outside contractors and engineering firms. Construction Engineer must establish and drive clear accountability for all outside vendors and create an environment that enables high performance.

  • Ability to drive vendors to complete projects on time and meet aggressive timelines. Must be able to prioritize a heavy workload and stay flexible on meeting internal schedules.

  • Leads the solution deployment. Covering everything from the network architecture, construction methodologies, material selection, acquisition and handling, field installation activities, project acceptance activities, and operational hand-over activities.

  • Responsible for in-scope, on schedule, on budget delivery. Establishes the appropriate project team structure, reporting and metrics to measure, monitor performance against plan reporting frequent status updates to internal stakeholders

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and positively motivate cross-functional teams of engineers, construction managers, contractors and consulting employees to successful completion of such projects.

  What We Look For in a Candidate

  • Bachelor’s degree or 5 plus years of relevant job experience. Relevant job background, knowledge, and experience is described as:

  • Experience in strategic customer relationship management.

  • Strong general business acumen.

  • Exceptional organizational, prioritization and written/verbal communication skills.

  • Proven creative problem solver.

  • Proven results in building strong peer level relationships-coordination and alignment with the managers who will ultimately operate the network is considered imperative to overall success of these projects.

  • Strong computer skills with emphasis using Microsoft Word, Excel and Project as well as a variety of mapping programs.

  • Positive and professional attitude.

  • Personal experience estimating, engineering, permitting and constructing OSP Projects.

  • A knowledge base full of OSP Engineering standards and practices

  • Firsthand experience in OSP operations, administration, and maintenance.

  • The principles and practices behind Fiber Network Management (e.g. route planning, fiber assignments, capacity management, fiber types, splicing requirements, testing requirements, and power requirements)

  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 - $100635 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

  $84740 - $105923 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 - $111218 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

  $93210 - $116513 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 #: 331873

  When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position. More information on what’s included in these checks can be found in the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

  EEO Statement

  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, 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.

  NOTE: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

  Disclaimer

  The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

  Salary Range

  Salary Min :

  80510

  Salary Max :

  116513

  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.

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