Licensed Real Estate Specialist

Ramaker & Associates Inc; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Acquisition Specialist to lead efforts in securing real estate for telecom projects. This role involves conducting market research, negotiating leases, and ensuring compliance with zoning regulations. As a critical part of the team, you will engage with various stakeholders, making excellent communication and negotiation skills essential. Join a dynamic and employee-owned firm that values creativity and collaboration, and take your career to the next level while contributing to impactful telecommunications projects across the Midwest.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation packages

Flexible work environment

Employee ownership

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate, leasing, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of local zoning regulations and land use laws.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure real estate for telecom infrastructure projects.
• Negotiate lease agreements and collaborate with clients and teams.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving Skills

Conflict Management

Education

Real Estate License

Job description

Ramaker is an award-winning architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with locations nationwide. We're multidisciplinary by design, because having a diverse staff with a range of expertise challenges us to approach projects with more creativity and agility. Best of all, Ramaker is 100% employee-owned, which means we know the value of strong relationships. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal, Ramaker offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages and empowers employee-owners to pursue their professional goals in a collaborative and flexible work environment. Ramaker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful work environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

This position will be remote but will require travel within the Midwest, mostly in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. Preference will be given to candidates within a 200 mile radius from southwest Wisconsin. Travel will be in relation to acquiring sites for lease, meeting with owners for leasing executions, and planning/zoning meetings. Expect to be on the road on average two days per week.

Over the past two decades, Ramaker has established itself as a trusted partner of wireless service providers across the country. With over 40,000 completed tower sites and thousands of small cell, stealth, rooftop, and water tank sites in our portfolio, Ramaker has the experience and expertise to deliver a range of solutions for wireless service providers, tower companies, OEMs, and the private sector. Wireless service providers partner with Ramaker because of our ability to serve as a one-stop shop for telecommunications projects of all scopes and sizes.

Position Overview

The Site Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in leading site acquisitions efforts within the telecom market. This position is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and securing real estate for new telecom infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of site acquisition services. The role requires in-depth market research to identify viable site locations, negotiating lease agreements, project tracking, and collaborating with clients and internal teams throughout the site acquisition process. Additionally, the Site Acquisition Specialist assists with zoning and permitting activities, including researching applicable regulations, preparing applications, and navigating approval processes.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have your Real Estate License (or willing to obtain one within 6 months) and have experience in real estate, leasing and contracts, and a proven track record of successful lease and contract negotiations. A strong understanding of local zoning regulations, land use laws, and environmental permitting will make you a top candidate. Experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred.

Because you will work with many different parties from the clients to landowners to our own internal team, excellent communication skills are required. Other skills that will help you be successful in this role include negotiation, organization, customer service, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 608-643-4100 or at [e-mail].