JE Dunn Construction

Network Manager

JE Dunn Construction$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in network engineering or operations
  • 0-2 years of leadership or management experience preferred
  • Experience with Cisco Switching and Wireless, Fortinet firewalls, SolarWinds, Dynatrace
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design, deployment, and support of network infrastructure
  • Establish and maintain network monitoring procedures
  • Ensure network availability, performance, and compliance with standards
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for incidents
  • Collaborate with network engineering team for operational support
  • Manage incident response and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Network Engineer team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Team-oriented workplace culture
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Network Manager leads the design, implementation, and ongoing operational support of the organization's network infrastructure. This role oversees a team of network analysts, engineers, and architects, ensuring high levels of redundancy, availability, performance, and security across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud-connected environments. The Network Manager partners closely with IT leadership, security teams, and business stakeholders to align network strategy with enterprise objectives. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

  • Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
  • Career Path: Senior Network Operations Manager


Key Role Responsibilities - Core

NETWORK MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE
  • Oversees the design, deployment, support and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure
  • Establishes and maintains network monitoring procedures and methods. Ensures procedures are followed in a consistent manner and variances are captured
  • Ensures network availability, performance, and compliance with security and operational standards
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for high-impact incidents
  • Collaborates with network engineering team to ensure operational support of ongoing initatives
  • Manages incident responce, collaboration with other information technology functions, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborates with architects and senior leadership on network strategy, modernization and roadmap planning
  • Ensures network documentation and processes are updated and implemented effectively
  • Develops, manages and oversees key financial components (e.g., financial plans, budgets, forecasts) for assigned scope of responsibility to minimize risk and variance, and to maximize
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Network Engineer team members
  • Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and platforms
  • Support security, compliance, and business continuity initiatives
  • Provides feedback and coaching to support individual employee performance, learning and career development
  • Removes obstacles and solves problems and addresses escalated issues from team members to optimize team performance and productivity


Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
  • Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced
  • Experience with Cisco Switching and Wireless, Fortinet firewalls, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, Cisco catalyst center(Preferred)
  • Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate
  • Demonstrated knowledge of networking and telecommunications
  • Knowledge of core networking services, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
  • Understanding of routing and switching fundamentals (Preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to build relationships with teams members that transcend a project
  • Ability to deliver quality, through attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team and independently


Education

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Required)
  • In lieu of the above requirement, equivalent relevant experience will be considered


Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in network engineering or operations (Required)
  • 0-2 years of experience in a leadership or management role (Preferred)


Working Environment
  • May require periods of overnight travel
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Normal office environment
  • Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
  • Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder


Benefits Information

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***

Requisition ID: 63495

About JE Dunn Construction

JE Dunn Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was founded in 1924 by John Ernest Dunn and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. JE Dunn Construction has completed many high-profile projects, including the Sprint Center in Kansas City and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The company has won numerous awards for its work, including several AGC Build America Awards and ENR Best Projects Awards. JE Dunn Construction is committed to sustainability and has completed many LEED-certified projects.
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Founded
1924

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