Lead Project Cost Control

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

** The Role*
* As the Lead Project Cost Control you will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.

** Location*
* This is a work from home position within the U.S.

** 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 reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.

-    Follow project execution plans.

-    Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.

-    Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.

-    Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.

-    Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.

-    Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.

-    Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.

-    Develop and present a cash flow report.

-    Develop various levels of schedules.

-    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.

-    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.

-    Develop and maintain an earned value management system.

-    Input and validate progress measurement.

-    Develop and maintain progress curves.

-    Perform material takeoffs.

-    Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.

-    Assist with Project Forensic Analysis.

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* -    Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

-    6+ years of direct project controls 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.

** 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

$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA    IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY

$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI

$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA

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