Site Acquisition Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee new build locations, cell site decommissioning, and relocations from the search ring to the completion of real estate.

• Supervise modification sites from the site audit phase to the completion of real estate.

• Participate in weekly meetings with internal teams and external vendors to assess progress and offer guidance on potential challenges.

• Conduct preliminary candidate searches and compile candidate information packages for leasing, permitting, viable land use, and constructability.

• Review contracts to enhance cost efficiency and identify opportunities for more advantageous customer terms.

• Confirm zoning and permitting processes in collaboration with jurisdictional personnel.

• Collaborate with municipalities and jurisdictions to optimize zoning and permitting processes.

• Prepare applications for zoning and permitting.

• Secure municipal, state, and/or county right-of-way land-use approvals.

• Prepare collocation applications and manage the collocation process until real estate completion.

• Coordinate surveys, environmental reports, structural analyses, regulatory reports, lease exhibits, and construction drawings.

• Support, document, and maintain project tasks and milestones in management tracking systems.

• Collaborate with legal teams and clients regarding lease terms and business approvals.

• Organize, schedule, and participate in site walks and design visits.

• Acquire landlord approval on construction drawings and zoning/permitting applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field with a focus on land use or land planning.

• Must reside in Illinois.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional office environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, including Word and Excel.

• Familiarity with GIS maps and codes; coursework with ArcGIS is acceptable.

• Understanding of real estate fundamentals.

• At least 1 year of zoning and permitting experience is preferred.

• Previous experience with leases for telecom new site builds, including co-applications and submissions, is preferred.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience working with jurisdictions or municipalities is desirable.

• Must adhere to a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, including marijuana.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching up to 6%.

• Comprehensive healthcare options: Medical, Dental, Vision.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Two weeks of paid vacation.

• One week of paid sick leave.

• At least 10 paid holidays annually.

• One floating holiday each year.

• Unlimited opportunities for professional growth!