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Job Description

This position reports to a Site Acquisition Manager, and is responsible for a subset of site acquisition, leasing, zoning, and permitting activities related to wireless projects within a geographic market or region.  These projects typically involve turn-key site development services to build or modify wireless networks. 

Position Responsibilities:

Achieve measurable results and report against site specific site acquisition activitiesThis position will typically coordinate leasing, zoning, and permitting for approximately 100 sites annually, depending on the project and geographic location. Serve as the primary internal coordinator for all assigned site acquisition activitiesBe a subject matter expert on all facets of the leasing, zoning, and permitting processes in the marketUnderstand internal and external expectations related to schedule, cost, processes, & qualityDrive the site acquisition process and sub-contractors, if applicable, to meet these objectivesMaintain an accurate status of all site acquisition activities at all times and be able to communicate the status through reports, e-mails, meetings, conference calls, etc…Ensure the project scope is clearly defined and understood to avoid scope creep and minimize changes

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate significant expertise and/or experience related to large-scale wireless program deployments.

Areas of emphasis include:

Understanding of Site Acquisition ProcessesStrong Negotiation Skills with Site Owners and Local JurisdictionsExperience Working with a Team of Site Acquisition PersonnelIntimate Knowledge of Wireless Site Acquisition Methodologies and Processes within the Market to Include:  Leasing, Zoning, Permitting, and Zoning/Construction DrawingsRisk Management / Mitigation and Creative Problem Solving SkillsExperience with Database Management and Industry Program Tracking Tools (Siterra, CCI Sites, etc)

Desire at least 2-3 years of site acquisition experience in the telecommunications field and BA/BS degree.  PMP Certification a plus.