Site Acquisition Specialist

About Smartlink

At Smartlink, we believe exceptional people create exceptional results. Guided by our core values—Creating Customer Fanatics, Innovate and Create, One Team, We Are All In, and Safety Leads to Success—we foster a culture where driven, ambitious individuals are empowered to make an impact, grow their careers, and help drive our success. We are a fast-paced, high-performance organization where accountability, teamwork, and innovation are expected and rewarded. This is not a traditional 40-hour workweek environment; success often requires flexibility, dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond to deliver for our customers and teammates. In return, you'll be surrounded by talented professionals who challenge and support one another, with opportunities for career growth, skill development, and meaningful contributions that make a real difference.

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing the site development process from candidate qualification, design, leasing, zoning, regulatory approval, permitting, and handoff to construction. This position owns the site and is responsible for the completion of all tasks associated with the sites assigned to them.

Responsibilities

• Drive search rings to identify and qualify the best available properties for antenna installation sites; create detailed reports on viable locations.
• Assemble and submit SCIPs for client approval.
• Research zoning codes and regulations that might affect the development of the site.
• Ensure completion of leasing packages and other documentation required by regulation and law.
• Coordinate with various personnel and subcontractors to ensure sites meet engineering, regulatory, and construction requirements and delivery schedule.
• Provide Project Manager with site updates with accurate forecast and completion dates for key milestones.
• Complete and submit jurisdictional applications for permitting as required per scope of work and applicable codes.
• Obtain consent for site construction from property owners and negotiate leases and purchase agreements.
• Coordinate handoffs with contractors and construction team.
• Oversee assigned sites to ensure sites stay on schedule, within budget, and records are maintained properly.
• Assist with modifications on approved sites as needed.
• Complete detailed file audits and lease review abstracts.
• Champion Smartlink’s beliefs and values through everyday actions.
• Act as a liaison between the client and internal leadership to clearly communicate the status of a site to all parties.
• Update and maintain internal and client databases with site-related information.
• Contribute to Smartlink’s body of knowledge on process design, modeling, execution, monitoring, and optimization.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and company standards at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, including maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong demonstrated ability to prioritize, a commitment to tight deadlines, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and retain leasing and construction documents and related laws and ordinances.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the telecommunications industry, including experience in commercial real estate.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Sedentary work, including sitting for long periods of time.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• Moderate local travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.

Pay

$85,000–$90,000 (firm, dependent on experience)

Location

Greater San Francisco, CA market (remote, in-market required)