Site Acquisition Manager

Ledcor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services in Denver, CO, seeks a Site Acquisition Manager to lead telecom permitting and land-use approvals across a multi-site portfolio. You will guide a team of site acquisition professionals, coordinate with engineering, and manage project milestones to keep work on schedule.

You’ll resolve zoning challenges, negotiate ground leases, and ensure compliance with customer requirements, while traveling 25–50% to support projects across North America.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading and scaling teams.
• 10+ years telecom permitting experience, including right of way and leasing.
• Understand zoning codes and real estate documents.
• Read and comprehend legal documents: surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, contracts, title policies, subordination, CAD drawings.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic project management principles.
• Set strategy and execute on-time.
• Read and negotiate contracts.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with GIS systems.
• Background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement of all necessary land use approvals for a portfolio of telecommunications sites across multiple scopes.
• Coordinate all internal and external activities to forecast permit submittals and approvals accurately.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in telecom permitting within local market.
• Full cycle of New Site Build site acquisition subject matter expert.
• Lead and develop a team of site acquisition specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Oversees document control and ensures compliance with customer requirements.
• Executes Quality Plan, ensures accuracy of information, documents, deliverables, and forecasts provided to client.
• Resolves complex zoning and/or permitting issues.
• Acts as an expediter to decrease turnaround times from submittal to receipt.
• Negotiates ground lease terms and utility easements with landowners.
• Travel 25-50%

Skills

Leading teams

Telecom permitting

Zoning knowledge

Legal documents

Organization & planning

Project management

Strategic planning

Contract negotiation

Fast-paced environment

Communication

MS Office

GIS systems

Background check

Education

Diploma or Degree

Tools

GIS systems

MS Office

CAD drawings

Job description

Description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communications networks for customers across North America since 1979. With broad industry expertise and experience, we deliver solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, with a continued focus on quality, reliability, and safety.

As a Site Acquisition Manager, you’ll oversee site acquisition and permitting activities for telecommunications projects, working with local, state, and federal approving authorities. You’ll partner closely with engineering teams to resolve complex permitting and zoning challenges, lead a team of site acquisition professionals, and manage project milestones and forecasts to keep work progressing on schedule.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement of all necessary land use approvals (local, state, and/or federal) for a portfolio of telecommunications sites across multiple scopes.
• Accountable for coordinating all internal and external activities in order to forecast permit submittals and approvals in an accurate manner.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in telecom permitting and within local market working in.
• Full cycle of New Site Build site acquisition subject matter expert
• Lead and develop a team of site acquisition specialists across multiple disciplines
• Oversees document control and ensures compliance with customer requirements.
• Executes Quality Plan, ensures accuracy of information, documents, deliverables, and forecasts provided to client.
• Resolves complex zoning and/or permitting issues.
• Acts as an expediter in ability to decrease turnaround times from submittal to receipt.
• Negotiates ground lease terms and utility easements with landowners.
• Work safely and independently.
• Full Profit & Loss responsibility
• Travel required between 25-50%

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree from a recognized program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading and scaling teams
• 10+ years of telecommunications permitting experience, including both right of way and leasing experience
• Ability to understand zoning codes and real estate documents
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination, and CAD drawings
• Excellent organizational, planning skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge in basic project management principles
• Ability to set strategy and execute it on-time
• Ability to read and negotiate contracts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Familiar using/navigating within industry standard GIS systems
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Compensation

$92,800.00 - $127,600.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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