Site Acquisition Manager

Ledcor; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services seeks a Site Acquisition Manager to lead permitting across local, state, and federal authorities for telecommunications projects in the United States. You will manage a team of site acquisition professionals and drive complex zoning resolutions to keep projects on schedule. Travel 25–50% is required.

A diploma or degree plus 10+ years of telecom permitting leadership are required. Strong communication and GIS proficiency are valued as part of our path to quality and

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 right of way and leasing.
• Ability to understand zoning codes and real estate documents.
• Experience reading surveys, leases, easements, deeds, and CAD drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Knowledge of basic project management principles and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site acquisition and permitting for telecom projects across multiple scopes.
• Coordinate forecast submittals and approvals with internal and external teams.
• Lead and develop a team of site acquisition specialists.
• Negotiate ground leases and utility easements with landowners.
• Travel required between 25-50%.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team scaling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

MS Office

GIS systems

Education

Diploma or Degree

Education + experience equivalence

Tools

MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

GIS systems

Job 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

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.

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.

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

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