Telecom Site Acquisition Lead - Permitting, Strategy

Ledcor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services in Chicago seeks a Site Acquisition Manager to oversee land use approvals for telecom projects, managing permitting, zoning, and a team of site acquisition professionals.

The role requires 10+ years in telecom permitting, strong knowledge of zoning and legal documents, and the ability to drive projects on schedule while traveling 25–50% of the time. A related degree is required.

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.

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%

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelors or Diploma in a related field

Tools

MS Office

GIS systems

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services in Chicago seeks a Site Acquisition Manager to oversee land use approvals for telecom projects, managing permitting, zoning, and a team of site acquisition professionals.

The role requires 10+ years in telecom permitting, strong knowledge of zoning and legal documents, and the ability to drive projects on schedule while traveling 25–50% of the time. A related degree is required.