**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** As a Lead Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the project management and controls processes with the internal project deployment team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. **The Main Responsibilities** • Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Project Management software. • Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools. • Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). • Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling, activity, earned value management, risk and issue reports, and forecasts for multiple projects. • Follow project execution plans. • Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, and activity tracking. • Serve as a point of contact for project management and control questions from the project teams. • Input and document changes to project schedule, risks/issues, actions, and forecasts. • Interface with the Project Deployment Teams to review project progress, risks, issues, and activities. • Develop project schedules at various levels of detail. • Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules. • Monitor resource loading of a schedule. • Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM). • Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format. • Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy. • Lead project deployment status meetings. • Prepare and present project reports for schedule, risks/issues, earned value management, and activities. • Consult with the project team on schedule progress. • Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting. • Perform schedule what-if scenarios. • Input and validate progress measurement. • Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables. • Assist with Project Forensic Analysis. • Proactively work to identify ways to breakdown silos and improve project execution. **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 - $107340** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. **$84740 - $112980** 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 - $118630** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI. **$93210 - $124280** 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. **What We Look For in a Candidate** • Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related field. • Project management certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. • 6+ years of direct project controls or project management experience. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. • Proven ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines and documenting progress towards those deadlines. • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite. \#CNP **Legal Statements** In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Requisition #: 335718 **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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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. **Salary Range** **Salary Min :** 80510 **Salary Max :** 124280 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) Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. **Application Deadline** 11/06/2024