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.
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
This position is responsible for Construction Safety nationally for Lumen Custom Network Services. This position oversees all safety programs, policies, and performance across active construction sites. This role provides strategic leadership, ensures compliance, drives continuous improvement, and partners closely with internal team and construction partners to maintain a world-class safety culture. The position manages a team of safety professionals and serves as the organization's subject-matter expert on construction safety risk.
The Main Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Develop and execute the company's construction safety strategy, aligning with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of safety managers, coordinators, and field safety staff.
Champion a proactive safety culture focused on hazard prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the senior advisor to executives and project leadership on safety risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
Compliance & Risk Management
Work with Construction Partners to ensure compliance with OSHA, local/state regulations, and company safety standards across all projects.
Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
Conduct regular reviews, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
Maintain accurate safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Program Development & Implementation
Develop and update safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
Lead implementation of safety management system.
Evaluate safety programs and performance of current and prospective construction partners.
Introduce new technologies, tools, and best practices to improve safety performance.
Training & Communication
Deliver or oversee training on OSHA standards, hazard recognition, and emergency response.
Communicate safety expectations clearly to internal teams and construction partners.
Facilitate internal safety training and meetings.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Track safety KPIs, analyze trends, and present performance reports to senior leadership.
Drive initiatives to reduce incidents, improve leading indicators, and strengthen safety engagement.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8-12+ years of construction safety experience, including leadership responsibility.
Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards and construction industry best practices.
Experience managing safety programs on large, complex, or multi-site construction projects.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel as much as 20%-30%.
Preferred
12-15 years construction safety experience
Knowledge of Lumen Proprietary Systems.
Professional certifications such as CHST , BCSP , CSM , or OHST .
Experience with Lean Construction, Behavior-Based Safety, or ISO-based safety management systems.
Background in commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or specialty construction.
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:
$129,639 - $172,852 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, and WY.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
LI-Remote
Requisition #: 341333
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.
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