Telecom Site Acquisition Specialist | 20% Travel

Ledcor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist to support telecom infrastructure projects. You will manage site acquisition, leasing, regulatory coordination, municipal planning, permitting, and zoning to ensure timely, compliant routes across North America.

You will collaborate with architectural and engineering teams, land surveyors, and project managers to coordinate SCIP packages, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• 2-5 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.

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.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Independent scheduling

Documentation review

Site acquisition knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist to support telecom infrastructure projects. You will manage site acquisition, leasing, regulatory coordination, municipal planning, permitting, and zoning to ensure timely, compliant routes across North America.

You will collaborate with architectural and engineering teams, land surveyors, and project managers to coordinate SCIP packages, budgets, and schedules.