Senior Site Acquisition Manager – Telecom Deployments

Ericsson GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson US seeks a Site Acquisition Manager III based in the United States to lead entitlement and pre-construction for complex deployments, mentor teams, and coordinate real estate, zoning and permitting across markets.

This role requires 12+ years in telecom site acquisition, strong negotiation, and deep knowledge of real estate and LTE network design. Travel is required; the position offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in telecommunications site acquisition.
• Proven track record managing diverse site acquisition deployments.
• Extensive experience with MLA partners and tower companies.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract language review.
• Deep knowledge of real estate practices, telecommunications construction processes, and LTE network design fundamentals.
• Experience managing budgets with profit and loss responsibility.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Post-graduate degree, PMP Certification, Real Estate License, or Ericsson Ways of Working experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on long- and short-term site acquisition strategies across markets, regions, and disciplines (NSB, Modifications, Small Cell, etc.)
• Provide level-of-effort estimates during pre-sales and early project phases to support budget development
• Lead weekly deployment calls and deliver detailed site status reports to customers and project management
• Manage leasing, landlord consent, zoning, and permitting activities end-to-end
• Oversee A&E firms in producing lease exhibits, zoning drawings, and construction drawings
• Obtain regulatory approvals (NEPA, SHPO, Phase 1, etc.) and manage the Notice to Proceed process
• Identify project risks and communicate mitigation strategies to the Project Manager and customer
• Assess service provider performance and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records in applicable databases of record and ensure quality audit compliance

Skills

Site acquisition

Leadership

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel willingness

LTE design basics

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Planning/Engineering/Construction Management

Post-graduate degree or PMP/Real Estate License (plus)

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Ericsson US seeks a Site Acquisition Manager III based in the United States to lead entitlement and pre-construction for complex deployments, mentor teams, and coordinate real estate, zoning and permitting across markets.

This role requires 12+ years in telecom site acquisition, strong negotiation, and deep knowledge of real estate and LTE network design. Travel is required; the position offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.