Construction Project Administrator NI Academy

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

Lumen is seeking early-career or second-career self-starters who are self-motivated individuals interested in project management. In this unique Project Coordinator position, you will participate in our Network Implementation (NI) Academy which is a robust training program to jump-start and enable your success in this role. You will learn to manage projects utilizing our technology, networks, products, processes, and customer service best practices.

Location and Schedule

This is an onsite position in our MN/ND/SD market. You will be able to select one of the following offices:

Northern MN

• 2120 Albert Ave S Park Rapids, MN 56470

• 3320 Bemidji Ave N Bemidji, MN 56601

• 501 Charles St. Brainerd, MN 56401

• 804 10th Ave SE Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Southern MN

• 1603 Superior Rd Marshall, MN 56258

• 4433 Hwy 14 W Rochester, MN 55901

• 1418 N Gault St. St Peter, MN 56082

SD / ND:

• 312 S Cliff Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57103

• 302 29th St. N Fargo, ND 58102

Start Date: Monday, March 24, 2025

The Main Responsibilities

• Assign and track complex projects and processes within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.

• Travel between construction sites, working in outdoor environments, and conduct pre-construction meetings with multiple contractors and municipality inspectors. Validate construction progress and perform post-construction audits.

• Open telecom field equipment to validate proper installation.

• Attend multiple weekly project update calls and handle construction-related customer concerns for multiple projects.

• Work with Lumen engineering team for design reviews/issues and learn and use both design construction prints and civil permits.

• Manage post-construction billing and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Analyze and update work plans and schedules, develop methodologies, procedures, and systems to produce project tracking and reporting, and coordinate the creation of work schedules.

• Maintain active communication with internal and external stakeholders, track project issues and risks, and document progress to prepare status reports.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytic, leadership and presentation skills

• Ability to work well independently or within a group.

• Willingness to travel to different locations as needed.

• Comfortable working in an outside environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree

• 2-3 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning.

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

$48,700 - $65,000 in these states: ND SD

$51,188 - $68,250 in these states: MN

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.

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What to Expect Next

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition #: 336185

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 (~~~) . 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.

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Application Deadline

01/03/2025