Site Acquisition Manager

FES - Further Enterprise Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Construction Manager II C to oversee Site Acquisition activities for telecommunications projects. The candidate should have a minimum of seven years of field experience, proficient in regulation compliance, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include coordinating with service providers, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining good relationships with clients. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred. This role is based in Schaumburg, IL.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of practical field experience working with 500+ site builds.
• Well versed in cell site acquisition best practices, zoning, permitting, landlord negotiations, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Site Acquisition and associated activities on given projects.
• Coordinate works with the Service Providers and interface disciplines.
• Prepare regular daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Ensure quality of the Service Providers meets standards.
• Maintain good working relationships with Customer representatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Networking effectively

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

FES- Further Enterprise Solutions a leading provider of engineering services, turnkey solutions, and software solutions, Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has rapidly grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions to leading telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices through the U.S. and Canada to ensure a rapid response and face to face contact with our clients and staff.

Job Description

Construction Manager II C

Construction Manager Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Site Acquisition and associated activities on given projects, from propagation model and RF design to acceptance of the NTP (Node Test Platform)
• Ensure that all Service Providers are adhering to Ericsson processes and procedures, measure progress against the baselines and look for continuous improvement opportunities
• Coordinate works with the Service Providers and any other disciplines that interface with the Site Acquisition group
• Manage all site acquisition activity including, but not limited to the following:
• Site File audit
• RFDS review and comment
• SOW review or preparation assistance
• Coordination of A&E and/or design services
• Evaluation of engineering requirements (assessment or analysis required)
• Coordination and preparation of submittal documents (LL (Land lord) and regulatory)
• LL Notification (preparation, submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of receipt)
• LL consent (preparation, document submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of consent)
• Regulatory approval up to and including zoning and BP or EP submission and approval
• Identify and manage all work required to complete and acquire NTP
• NTP hand off to services delivery team
• LL or regulatory agency assistance to the civil work and installation teams, including site access, design modification negotiation and approvals
• Monitor activities of the Service Providers and ensure that contract requirements, specifications and milestones for Site Acquisition are met
• Problem solving encountered by the Service Providers
• Ensure that the agreed implementation schedules and guidelines are followed and enforced
• Prepare regular daily/weekly/monthly progress report
• Attend coordination and progress meetings
• Ensure that quality of the Service Providers is within Ericsson standards and Customer expectations
• Maintain a good working relationship with the Customers representatives and all disciplines involved in the project
• Coordinates activities and ensure that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in line with the Project goals and objectives
• After baseline is supplied by the CPM - measure and report on Budget, schedule and risk throughout the project life cycle
• Ensure that proper records are maintained of all Site Acquisition documentation and data in Site Handler

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Employee perspective
• Leadership
• Networking effectively
• Risk analysis

Experience

• Minimum seven years of practical field experience working with 500+ site builds
• Should be well versed in cell site acquisition best practices, zoning, permitting, landlord negotiations, leasing laws, jurisdictional requirements and environmental compliance.

Education / Training / Certification

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent work experience of 7+ years in specific industry
• Preferred accreditation:
  • Registered PE
  • Real Estate licensed professional
  • Law Degree
  • Certified legal practitioner

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.