The Role

This position will provide supervision and direction for Network Technicians performing various splicing functions on new and existing cable, fiber and wire. This position is responsible for implementing strategies and plans to accomplish company objectives in the Network Implementation organization. This includes, but is not limited to, copper and fiber networks built underground, buried or aerial facilities, and pad and pole mount electronic devices. It also includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the installation of network elements related to Ethernet projects, CORE ring builds, and capacity exhaust projects. This position will be responsible for supervising union-represented Technicians.

The Main Responsibilities
• Supervise construction activities to ensure efficient, timely, and quality operations.
• Develop and prepare regional project plans and specifications aligned with organizational objectives.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure technicians handle all tools and equipment according to regulations.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of heavy-duty and manual tools, including compressors, pumps, power tools, and aerial lifts.
• Ensure safe utility-hole and vault entry through gas testing, life support usage, and debris/water removal.
• Participate in the negotiation and bidding of projects with vendors and contractors.
• Supervise evaluation and implementation of new services, technologies, and products within established standards.
• Manage development and maintenance of engineering and construction cost analyses for accurate estimates and contract awards.
• Ensure project deliverables support business strategies, are scalable, and adaptable to future service requirements.
• Recommend and coordinate training and professional development for engineering and plant personnel.
• Communicate and enforce company system practices; manage staff performance through appraisals, training, compensation administration, and clear department objectives.
• Monitor industry trends through continuing education and participation in relevant committees to inform departmental strategies.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience or equivalent experience
• 6 years of communications industry experience in networking area
• Demonstrates leadership and advanced technical knowledge as the primary leader directing work
• Ability to travel as much as 25%-35%
• Experienced in the bidding, negotiation and approval of engineering, installation and construction contracts with multiple internal and external customers
• Possess in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment and designs
• Comprehensive knowledge of network technologies spanning the switching, access, and transport portions of the network
• General understanding of the Advanced Intelligent Network, SS7 Network, and other nontraditional local exchange network technologies
• A valid driver's license required

Preferred:

• Master's degree with Telecommunications concentration preferred
• Possess a detailed working knowledge of packet switching, X.25 and X.75 protocols, IEEE 802.X protocols, OSI reference model, frame relay, SMDS, and ATM switching
• Possess a detailed understanding of digital switching topics such as space division switching, time division switching, blocking probability functions, and multistage switching.
• Understand digital transmission topics such as PAM, PCM, Nyquist theorem, line coding, framing techniques, and time division multiplexing.
• Working knowledge of the SS7 protocol, CCS network architecture, trunk signaling requirements as specified in Bellcore TR-394 and TR-317, function of the LIDB service, operation of the 800 database service.

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

$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: WA

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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• Benefits
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Requisition #: 341853