Site Acquisition Manager I

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Site Acquisition Manager is required to have a working knowledge and experience working on wireless telecommunications projects including, but not limited to, site selection, lease negotiations with property owners and/or managers to secure and finalize entry & testing agreements, license and lease agreements, amendments to existing agreements, and SNDA’s, as well as coordinating environmental, regulatory and municipal approvals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Canvass and scrub client issued search rings, including identifying suitable parcels and reviewing and analyzing zoning and permitting requirements.
• Prepare and submit site candidate information packages.
• Prepare and submit landlord and tower company applications.
• Coordinate and interact with RF engineering, real estate, zoning, and construction departments.
• Procure and analyze zoning maps, tax maps, deeds, titles and other documentation for approved properties.
• Coordinate, schedule and attend site visits.
• Obtain landlord approval on construction drawings and zoning/permit applications.
• Complete and submit applications for zoning and building permits to applicable jurisdictions; coordinate with outside counsel and other professional service vendors as required.
• Attend and present at community meetings, as well as testify at zoning hearings when required.
• Prepare project deliverables.
• Attend and lead client meetings as required.
• Assist with training and developing other Site Acquisition Specialists.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years Real Estate/Site Acquisition experience in wireless telecommunications.
• Real Estate license preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Local market knowledge of real estate, zoning and permitting.
• Able to interpret commercial lease agreements, municipal ordinances and regulations, and building codes.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and superior negotiation skills.
• Able to multi-task and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Self-starter with experience working under aggressive project schedules.
• Expertise using MS Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as the ability to create detailed and concise reports and tracking tools for all aspects of the project.
• Experience using project management databases, including but not limited to, Siterra and SiteTracker.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to sites/work remotely.
• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & STANDARDS

Organized – Can conduct multiple activities at once and stay on track while managing resources, maintaining files, and is able to speak to activities.

Problem Solving – Able to use different analysis methods and brainstorming to determine logical solutions.

Process Management – Understands the best applicable processes/practices to achieve timely and efficient results.

Timely Decision Making – Able to decide under pressure or without all the information if needed.

Sense of Urgency – Act immediately to drive the project forward and meet goals.

Measuring Performance– Assigns roles/responsibilities to employees then follows up on progress and results.