Lead Permitting Manager

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 The Lead Permitting Manager will play a critical role in Lumen's fiber investment throughout communities - acting as a force multiplier for both economic development, growth, and sustainability in communities. Operationally you will be responsible and measured your ability to successfully improve infrastructure deployment cycles that meet commitments and guidance provided to the board, shareholders, and to the wall street analyst. Your role would be responsible for proactively collaborating with local governments and utilities to create a positive relationship that results in reduced cycles for permitting, row agreements, and pole permissions from the various governing bodies. You will also be responsible for ensuring that we have favorable terms that are acceptable for our deployment teams and are within the expectations set with regulatory requirements and corporate guidance. A successful candidate will have the ability to quickly establish relationships and clear lines of communication with local elected officials, policymakers, influencers, decision-makers and community partners. You will act as the 'connective tissue' between Lumen's Network Implementation team and local permitting offices to establish predictable permitting timelines and help create innovative solutions when necessary to clear hurdles in local permitting application processes. The Main Responsibilities Quickly understand the level/volume of Lumen investment in the market Improve permitting, ROW approvals, and permission to attach approval to meet company deployment targets. Gather and negotiate the required guidelines and specifications for Engineering design requirements from the governing entities. Ensure those requirements are documented in databases and cataloged in a library for reference. Quality control submittals that are going to our largest and most sensitive areas to ensure the work being submitted meets the requirements of the governing entities. Work directly with your local Network Implementation team to understand details of the build and clear existing roadblocks with local permitting offices Work with local governments to understand details of permitting application processes Work with vendors when necessary to ensure accuracy of information flow between vendors, local permit offices, and other external partners (utilities, community orgs, businesses) Work with State Government Affairs Directors to build upon/maintain relationships with appropriate permit offices and city, county, and state lawmakers Act as the 'connective tissue' between internal and external organizations ensuring clear lines of communication across organizations internally and externally Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations to highlight/amplify Lumen's fiber investment in local communities and opportunities for consumers, businesses, and anchor institutions Coordinate announcements/events with Corporate Communications to celebrate Lumen's investment and highlight the benefits of Lumen's fiber network Represent Lumen in meetings with local government, community partners and neighborhood organizations Monitor local ordinance related to broadband providers, permitting, grants and community development Work to expand partnerships in communities through available grant opportunities What We Look For in a Candidate Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience working in/with permit offices and key public sector elected officials and staff Ability to act as the operational driver for both traditional and innovative permit application solutions High degree of integrity due to nature of information involved and visibility of the position Ideal candidate will have working knowledge of permitting processes of government and utilities and the ability to act as the operational driver for both traditional and innovative permit application solutions Excellent manager of relationships and proven record of ability to work with elected officials, policymakers, and senior staff Proficiency in MS Office Suite Strong verbal and written communications skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Occasional evening and weekend work and the ability to travel between cities within assigned territories Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years' experience in technology, broadband and/or telcom industry 2+ years' subject matter expertise in city/county/state govt and utility permitting 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 $94420 - $125890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. $99390 - $132510 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY. $104360 - $139140 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI. $109330 - $145770 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 to Expect Next Requisition #: 335386 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. Salary Range Salary Min : 111480 Salary Max : 172100 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. ( 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. (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 10/12/2024

Created: 2024-10-19