Site Acquisition SPECIALIST:
Job Description:
Site Acquisition Specialist is directed by the Site Acquisition Manager and has had at least one (1) year of administrative office experience in a fast-paced high-volume environment. This position will work closely with all departments such as Architecture/Engineering and Construction. This person will be responsible for identifying, researching, analyzing, negotiating lease contracts, and the preparation of planning/building application packages as required by the municipality for wireless telecommunication sites involving small cell infrastructure and existing site modification entitlements.
Other responsibilities required of this position:
The ability to Identify candidates for specific land leases based on a customer’s criteria, owner interest, and jurisdictional zoning and/or Land Use regulations.
Ability to present a Letter of Authorization, negotiate leases and amendments for the client to obtain property rights control for the installation of telecommunication infrastructures.
Strong management of client’s objectives to ensure scheduling, assignments and timelines are met.
May serve as a point of contact for the community and/or government agencies.
Prepare or oversee preparation of tower company collocation applications.
Assist or oversee completion of Zoning and Permit applications for submittal to jurisdictions and coordinate the zoning process with outside counsel and vendors.
Quality control, data entry and tracking of Site Candidate Packages, tower leases and amendments.
Coordinate, schedule and track site visits and field team visits with various departments.
Coordinate, order and track title, surveys, environmental reports, structural analysis, regulatory reports, lease exhibits and construction drawings, as required.
Must be able to read, redline and interpret surveys and construction drawings.
Obtain Landlord approval on Construction Drawings and zoning/permit applications.
Prepare and update site status reports/databases, site close-out packages, and attend client meetings or deployment calls as required.
Assist Management in tracking, reporting and billing of site acquisition related milestones. May be asked to self-perform on certain processes.
Required Experience Qualifications:
Associate Degree or higher, and knowledge of real estate general principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Public speaking and presentation skills preferred.
Excellent computer/reporting skills, including a high level of proficiency with MS Excel/power point and other database/project management tracking tools.
Highly organized and able to multi-task and work effectively with limited supervision with tight deadlines and high volume of projects.
Highly motivated “self-starter” able to work under aggressive project schedules.