[Hiring] Senior Contract Manager @Lumen Technologies

Role Description

A senior contract manager is responsible for acquiring and managing right of way agreements for various projects to support the company’s fiber optic network across North America. A senior contract manager works with private companies, landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to negotiate and execute right of way agreements that meet the project requirements and comply with the applicable laws and regulations. A senior contract manager has the expertise to provide underlying right knowledge to the company as needed as well as mentoring, training, and providing direction to other contract managers.

Main Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate right of way agreements with private companies, landowners, government agencies, and other parties.
• Review and analyze title information, surveys, maps, and other documents to determine the ownership and encumbrances of the property.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, attorneys, and other team members to ensure the timely and accurate completion of right of way agreements.
• Monitor and manage the status and performance of right of way agreements, including payments, renewals, amendments, terminations, and disputes.
• Maintain and update the right of way database and records, ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports and summaries of right of way activities and issues to management and clients.
• Create a document turnover package to ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Main point of contact for major underlying rights providers and respective agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, law, real estate, financial management, or a related field.
• Preferably a Master’s degree.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant job experience in contract management, right of way acquisition, or land administration.
• Preferably in telecom, outside plant design, construction, or network planning.
• Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of right of way acquisition & management, including legal, regulatory, and environmental aspects.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and right of way software applications.

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.

• $84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.