Project Coordinator NI Academy

Lumen Technologies; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking self-motivated individuals for a Project Coordinator role. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a robust training program while managing projects in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for coordinating project tasks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and overseeing project progress. This role not only allows you to develop your project management skills but also contributes to the exciting field of telecommunications. If you are looking for a chance to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in telecommunications or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track complex projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Communicate with stakeholders and document project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Lumen is seeking early-career or second-career self-starters who are self-motivated individuals interested in project management. In this unique Project Coordinator position, you will participate in our Network Implementation (NI) Academy which is a robust training program to jump-start and enable your success in this role. You will learn to manage projects utilizing our technology, networks, products, processes, and customer service best practices.

Location and Schedule

This is an onsite position located at: 7850 S Trafton, Tacoma, WA 98409

Start Date: Monday, March 24, 2025

The Main Responsibilities

• Assign and track complex projects and processes within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Travel between construction sites, working in outdoor environments, and conduct pre-construction meetings with multiple contractors and municipality inspectors. Validate construction progress and perform post-construction audits.
• Open telecom field equipment to validate proper installation.
• Attend multiple weekly project update calls and handle construction-related customer concerns for multiple projects.
• Work with Lumen engineering team for design reviews/issues and learn and use both design construction prints and civil permits.
• Manage post-construction billing and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analyze and update work plans and schedules, develop methodologies, procedures, and systems to produce project tracking and reporting, and coordinate the creation of work schedules.
• Maintain active communication with internal and external stakeholders, track project issues and risks, and document progress to prepare status reports.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic, leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to work well independently or within a group.
• Willingness to travel to different locations as needed.
• Comfortable working in an outside environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning.

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:

$53,625 - $71,500 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.

Application Process

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. We will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition #: 336189

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.