Telecom Site Acquisition Lead & Permitting

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

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.