• Manage the deliverables of the site acquisition project which may include:
• Candidate information reports related to leasing and land use viability, lease or other real estate agreements, land use and building permit applications.
• Provide quality control over deliverables.
• Supervise outside vendor partners, environmental engineers, architectural and engineering firms, engineers and drafting technicians, title search firms and others to ensure transactions close within defined timeframes.
• Identify potential risk scenarios.
• Manage drafting and proofing of recordable transaction documents, easements, warranty deeds, etc. prior to legal department review.
• Manage and administer the preparation of zoning and permitting applications, monitor progress of the application and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information as a result of the application review process.
• Ensure compliance to the quality and safety goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages multiple projects.
• Serves as main client interface which includes providing reports and attending status meetings.
• For new-build projects, responsible for managing site acquisition activities from initial search ring release through Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• For site modification projects, responsible for managing site acquisition activities from leasing and zoning audit through NTP.
• Provides leadership and develops professional career growth opportunities within the Site Acquisition team.
• Assist Proposal Manager with the response to RFPs, RFIs, bids, and other project proposal documents.
• Prepares or reviews reports, forms, correspondence, e-mail messages, logs, budget documents, group goals and objectives.
• Establishes project policies and procedures.
• Implements strategies and priorities to meet client goals.
• Provides training and supervision to the Site Acquisition team.
• Supervises the administration, planning, operations, and work of consultants, subcontractors, and independent contractors.
• Communicates with team members and other departments regarding project status.
• Manages quality control of project documents and deliverables.
• Attends or directs field site visits for candidate and engineering viability.
• In complex cases, interviews zoning/permitting personnel to obtain jurisdictional approval requirements.
• Reviews collocation applications and submittals.
• Manages the Site Acquisition Specialists as they coordinate with tower owners and/or private landlords to negotiate and secure lease entitlements as project scope defines.
• Monitors and tracks progress on all open projects.
• Reviews and approves payment of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Maintains a high degree of customer service and integrity when dealing with clients.
• Other duties or special projects, as assigned.
• Manages the verification of Enhanced 911 addressing.
• List supervised positions: Site Acquisition Associates and Specialists (ADM Levels 1-4).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires 4 year degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Requires 7 years telecommunications industry experience.
• 3 years site acquisition and land use experience.
• 2 years supervisory and/or vendor management experience.
• Real Estate, sales or legal negotiation experience (required).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law degree or Urban Planning degree preferred.
• ROW or Small Cell experience.
• Experience with execution and permitting.

PREFERRED NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Process Management.
• Informing.
• Building Effective Teams.
• Perseverance.
• Command Skills.
• Confronting Direct Reports.
• Directing Others.
• Learning on the Fly.
• Priority Setting.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to provide audits for quality control of project and site specific documentation.
• Real estate, or legal negotiation experience required.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination and technical drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Supports, and complies with the division's Quality Management System and the Environmental, Safety, Health and Security Program.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Prefer Active Real Estate License or law license may be required in certain regions.

Required Skills Required Experience