Site Acquisition Specialist

Delta Oaks Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Delta Oaks Group is seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist to support telecom, fiber, renewable energy, commercial, and government infrastructure projects. The role drives site identification, landowner engagement, and lease negotiation to ensure timely right-of-way delivery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience securing ground leases, option agreements, and permits, plus strong interpersonal skills and due diligence understanding.

Qualifications

• Experience in site acquisition, land rights, or real-estate negotiations in telecom, fiber, or energy sectors.
• Proven track record negotiating ground leases, option agreements, and easements.
• Experience preparing Site Candidate Information Packages with mapping, ownership reports, site data, environmental due diligence, and land-use analyses.
• Proficient in site selection methodologies and evaluating sites against technical, financial, and regulatory criteria.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal land-use regulations and permitting processes.
• Skilled in researching zoning, parcel, title, and GIS data for various jurisdictions.
• Experience interpreting preliminary site plans for civil telecom, fiber, and renewable energy projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospective sites through mapping tools, public records, and field reconnaissance.
• Conduct site-feasibility analyses evaluating zoning, access, environmental, and utility constraints including civil design issues.
• Lead outreach to landowners, brokers, and property managers to secure site selection and leasing rights.
• Draft, review, and negotiate landowner agreements including ground leases, option contracts, and easements.
• Collaborate with legal and title teams to obtain title commitments and resolve encumbrances.
• Maintain records of site acquisition activities; prepare reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Identify and address site selection challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find solutions.
• Understand zoning and building review procedures, assessing Civil/A&E/Environmental deliverables for accuracy.
• Cultivate relationships with planning departments, zoning boards, landowners, and community stakeholders; represent the company in hearings.
• Coordinate site acquisition aspects of various projects; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Site acquisition

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in urban planning

Tools

ArcGIS Map Viewer

Google Earth

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Local Jurisdiction GIS systems

Job description

Delta Oaks Group is seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist to support our telecommunications, fiber, renewable energy, commercial, and governmental infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will drive site identification, landowner engagement, and lease negotiation efforts, ensuring timely delivery of land rights and easements. Ideal applicants will have hands‑on experience securing ground leases, option agreements, and permits, combined with strong interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of real‑estate due diligence and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Positional Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospective sites through mapping tools, public records, and field reconnaissance.
• Conduct detailed site‑feasibility analyses, evaluating zoning, access, environmental, and utility constraints including civil design issues.
• Initiate and manage outreach to landowners, brokers, and property managers to secure site selection and leasing rights.
• Draft, review, and negotiate landowner agreements, including ground leases, option contracts, and easements.
• Collaborate with legal and title teams to obtain title commitments and resolve encumbrances.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of site acquisition activities. Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and address site selection challenges (including zoning and permitting, environmental, and landowner concerns). Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to find creative solutions and ensure project success.
• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of zoning and building review procedures, including the ability to comprehend Civil/A&E/Environmental deliverables, thoroughly assessing materials for accuracy and clarity in the site acquisition process.
• Cultivate positive relationships with local planning departments, zoning boards, landowners, and community stakeholders. Represent the company in zoning hearings and community meetings.
• Work closely with internal teams to coordinate the site acquisition aspects of various industry projects. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Due to the nature and limited timelines of most projects, the selected individual should be willing and capable of exhibiting the work ethic and social ability to succeed in a fast‑paced environment where communication with co‑workers and strategic partners is paramount.

Computer Software Experience

• Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat
• ArcGIS Map Viewer
• Google Earth
• Local Jurisdiction GIS systems

Experience / Minimum Requirements

• Experience in site acquisition, land rights, or real‑estate negotiations, preferably within telecommunications, fiber, or energy sectors.
• Proven track record negotiating ground leases, option agreements, and easements.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIPs) with accurate mapping, ownership reports, site‑data summaries, environmental due diligence findings, and land‑use (zoning) analyses.
• Proficient in site selection methodologies and evaluating candidate sites against technical, financial, and regulatory criteria.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal land‑use regulations and permitting processes.
• Skilled in researching and interpreting zoning districts, parcel records, title records, and GIS information for properties in various jurisdictions.
• Experience interpreting preliminary site plans or construction drawings depicting the development of civil related telecommunications, fiber and/or renewable energy infrastructure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

Culture

Delta Oaks Group is founded on the principle of delivering unparalleled client service and providing its employees an exceptional work environment. We strongly believe that these two principles are not separable and are only accomplished through hard work, honesty, and treating others with respect. We are seeking individuals that share those same values.

Education Requirements

Associate degree in urban planning, construction management, project management, or a related field. Applicants without a degree and with over 5 years of applicable experience will also be given consideration.

Travel Requirements

Moderate travel, approximately 50%, will be required.