Senior Telecom Site Acquisition & Permitting Manager

Ledcor Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group in Chicago seeks a senior Telecom Permitting Leader to oversee end-to-end site acquisitions, approvals, and documentation. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and drive risk-appropriate decisions for a portfolio of telecom sites across multiple scopes.

In this role you will develop strategies, manage complex zoning and contract negotiations, and ensure timely submittals while maintaining safety and compliance. Travel 25–50% is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree from a recognized program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading and scaling teams with telecom permitting experience (right of way and leasing).
• Ability to understand zoning codes and real estate documents.
• Read and comprehend legal documents (surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination) and CAD drawings.
• Excellent organizational, planning and multitasking abilities.
• Project management knowledge and strategic execution capability.
• Ability to read and negotiate contracts.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GIS familiarity.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement of land use approvals (local/state/federal) for telecom sites across multiple scopes.
• Coordinate internal and external activities to forecast permit submittals and approvals.
• Serve as a telecom permitting subject matter expert within the local market.
• Lead and develop a team of site acquisition specialists across multiple disciplines; oversee document control and compliance.
• Execute Quality Plan; ensure accuracy of information, documents, deliverables, and forecasts.
• Resolve complex zoning and permitting issues; reduce turnaround times from submittal to receipt.
• Negotiate ground lease terms and utility easements with landowners.
• Work safely and independently; maintain full Profit & Loss responsibility.
• Travel required between 25-50%.

Skills

Leadership

Telecom permitting

Contract reading

Project management

MS Office

GIS systems

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Ledcor Group in Chicago seeks a senior Telecom Permitting Leader to oversee end-to-end site acquisitions, approvals, and documentation. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and drive risk-appropriate decisions for a portfolio of telecom sites across multiple scopes.

In this role you will develop strategies, manage complex zoning and contract negotiations, and ensure timely submittals while maintaining safety and compliance. Travel 25–50% is required.