Site Acquisition Specialist

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Inclusive workplace environment

Job summary

A leading construction services provider is looking for an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist to support telecom infrastructure projects in Chicago. The role involves negotiating leases, overseeing zoning and permitting processes, coordinating with various stakeholders, and managing project schedules. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively present ideas during zoning hearings. This position allows for approximately 20% travel and will transition to an in-office role in Florence, Kentucky once established.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of site acquisition experience.
• Experience with lease and survey reviews and zoning/permit approvals for telecom or utility projects.
• Ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Effective presentation skills for zoning hearings.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate leases with landowners and clients involving site investigations and document preparation.
• Oversee zoning and permitting processes; secure approvals for telecom routes.
• Prepare and monitor site budgets and schedules for project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Understanding of construction drawings

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Date Posted: Feb 26, 2026
Job ID: R26871
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

As an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting our telecom infrastructure projects. This position involves site acquisition, leasing, regulatory coordination, municipal and jurisdictional planning, permitting, and zoning. You’ll work closely with architectural and engineering teams, land surveyors, and project managers to ensure seamless coordination and successful site acquisition for critical network routes.

Join our Ledcor Technical Services team and help us build the backbone of tomorrow’s connectivity!

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate leases with landowners and clients, including site investigations and document preparation
• Oversee zoning and permitting processes; secure all necessary approvals associated with telecom routes
• Develop and manage Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIP) and coordinate site requirements
• Prepare and monitor site budgets and schedules to ensure timely project delivery
• Coordinate power to sites and manage easements, title reviews, and survey evaluations
• Review and interpret purchase agreements and other legal documents
• Build strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders to facilitate smooth acquisition processes

Qualifications

• Two to five years of site acquisition experience
• Experience with lease and survey reviews and zoning/permit approvals for telecom or utility projects
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and mentor team members
• Effective presentation skills for zoning hearings
• Independent management of schedules and priorities
• Review and understand construction drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Working Conditions

• Approximately 20% travel required to various Ledcor project sites and offices
• We're thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Florence, Kentucky. This role will begin as a remote (work-from-home) position and will transition to a full-time, in-office role based in Florence once the new location is operational.

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

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