Project Lead - Site Acquisition

TEP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Engineering Professionals in Seattle, WA, is seeking a full-time Project Lead to manage site acquisition, zoning, and leasing coordination for new cell site builds and modifications. You will work with vendors and partners to move applications through permitting and land use processes while ensuring quality and safety goals.

Responsibilities include serving as primary contact for site projects, overseeing acquisitions from colocation to Notice to Proceed, negotiating leases, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work efficiently and independently, multi-task, meet deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and site visits.
• Ability to work onsite and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for site projects including leasing, permitting, and land use processing.
• Oversee site acquisition activities from colocation applications to Notice to Proceed.
• Provide leasing and land use viability recommendations for candidate sites.
• Identify property owners and secure authority to enter into legal agreements.
• Prepare due diligence packages with property research and maps.
• Negotiate leases, licenses and easements with property owners.
• Coordinate site visits with RF Engineering, Construction Management, Land Use, and Engineering.
• Attend field visits and present site status updates to management and clients.
• Prepare executable leasing packages and colocation applications per scope.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office

Education

Real Estate License preferred

Job description

Job Title: Project Lead

Location: Seattle, CA

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time employee for Project Lead. Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

Job Description

Perform site acquisition, zoning, and leasing coordination for new cell site builds and site mods. Work with vendors and partners to undertake site acquisition activities. Prepare candidate information reports relating to leasing, permitting, and land use viability. Coordinate preparation of leases and other real estate agreements. Monitor progress of applications and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information as a result of the application review process. Prepare colocation applications and manage the process through Notice to Proceed. Ensure compliance of quality and safety goals. Oversee site acquisition projects through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for particular site project, including leasing, permitting, and land use processing
• For new-build projects, oversee site acquisition activities from colocation applications, leasing, and zoning audit through Notice to Proceed
• Provide candidate-specific recommendations for leasing and land use viability
• Identify and coordinate with property owners to gain authority to enter into legal agreements for the installation of a wireless communication facility
• Complete due diligence packages, including property research, title reports, vesting deeds, zoning maps, parcel maps, street maps, etc. for selected sites
• Negotiate lease, license and/or easement agreements with identified property owners
• Coordinate site visits with multi-disciplinary team, including RF Engineering, Construction Management, Land Use and Engineering
• Attend field site visits for candidate and engineering viability
• Prepare executable leasing packages in accordance with internal quality assurance program and client specifications
• Prepare colocation applications per the established scope of work
• Interact with RF Engineering and construction to ensure compliance with all client, landlord, jurisdictional, governmental, and industry requirements
• Produce accurate project forecasting and reporting to the Project Manager and client as required
• Attend status meetings and present site status reports
• Have knowledge of local Land Use and Building permitting process

Requirements

• Proven ability to work efficiently and independently, multi-task, meet stringent deadlines and achieve project goals
• Have outstanding organizational skills
• Be detail-oriented and possess strong follow-through skills
• Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite
• Required travel for meetings and site visits
• Ability to work onsite
• Maintain confidentiality
• Real Estate License preferred