Senior Site Acquisition Specialist

Skill Requirements

• Must currently reside in/or around Atlanta, Georgia
• Required: Minimum 4-year degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field
• Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly in site acquisition, permitting, and leasing processes
• Required: Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage property owners, external partners, and internal teams
• Required: Proficient in preparing transaction documents, including leases and easements, and collaborating with legal teams for document review
• Required: Solid understanding of title reports, encumbrances, and land ownership issues, and the ability to evaluate the leasing viability of properties
• Required: Knowledge of zoning and permitting processes and the ability to engage with local authorities to ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements
• Required: Experience in project management, with a focus on managing external vendors and ensuring timely execution of tasks and milestones
• Required: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially when handling legal and regulatory documentation
• Preferred: Experience with wireless communication facility installations, including familiarity with regulatory requirements specific to the telecommunications industry
• Preferred: Proficiency in preparing and managing collocation applications and facilitating the process from initiation to Notice to Proceed (NTP)
• Preferred: Experience with Enhanced 911 addressing protocols and compliance
• Preferred: Knowledge of local jurisdictional requirements for zoning and permitting processes in various regions
• Preferred: Familiarity with community engagement processes, including working with HOA, design review boards, and neighborhood groups
• Preferred: Advanced project management skills, with the ability to supervise a team of internal and external vendors
• Preferred: Familiarity with site acquisition software and tools used to manage transactions, applications, and documents

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and current registration with the ability to travel 20-40% of the time

Essential Functions

• Prepare candidate information reports detailing leasing, permitting, and land use viability for potential wireless communication sites
• Negotiate leases and easements with property owners to secure land rights for wireless communication installations
• Draft and proof recordable transaction documents, including leases, easements, and other legal documents, for review by the legal department
• Review title reports to identify ownership, encumbrances, easements, and other relevant factors, and provide recommendations regarding the viability of the leasing opportunity
• Interview zoning and permitting personnel to gather jurisdictional approval requirements for the installation of wireless communication facilities and related equipment
• Supervise or direct external vendor partners, such as environmental engineers, architectural & engineering firms, title search firms, and other professionals to ensure that transactions close within defined timeframes
• Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications, tracking their progress and ensuring that they meet all local regulatory requirements
• Monitor application progress and assist with any jurisdictional requests for additional information or documentation during the review process
• Manage the collocation application process, guiding it through the Notice to Proceed (NTP) phase
• Represent the company at meetings with landlords, jurisdictions, homeowners' associations (HOA), design review boards, and neighborhood groups to address concerns and ensure compliance with requirements
• Verify and obtain Enhanced 911 addressing, ensuring that all relevant addresses meet regulatory standards
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned, based on company needs or project scope
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws while carrying out all responsibilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retail Plans with Generous Company match
• Vacation Days
• Personal Days
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance & More!