About this Role:The Senior Specialist, Wireless will bring considerable prior telecommunications site acquisition experience and will be responsible for coordinating employees performing site acquisition, leasing, zoning, and permitting activities related to wireless or utility projects within a geographic footprint or region. These projects typically involve site development services to build or modify infrastructure. This position reports directly to the Director or Vice President of Wireless.
Key Responsibilities:- Hold overall supervisory responsibility for all assigned projects
- Manage site leasing and acquisition agreements for the installation of telecommunications/utility infrastructure at multiple sites
- Report project status to Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and other involved parties
- Coordinate and monitor permit applications, regulatory reports, and construction plans for sites
- Oversee sites to ensure projects stay on schedule and all records are kept properly
- Investigate geographic areas to determine the feasibility of site candidates while balancing land use compatibility factors
- Perform file audits on existing sites, modifications, or upgrades to determine existing conditions, client entitlements, and course of action for proposed scope of work
- Research relevant state and local land use and zoning laws and prepare summaries as needed
- Identify potential landlords, confirm interest, extend initial offers, and conduct supervised preliminary leasing discussions regarding general lease terms under supervision of direct supervisor/manager
- Coordinate preparation of title reports, environmental assessments, and other due diligence items necessary for completing real estate transactions
- Coordinate across construction, engineering, legal, and other departments as necessary to complete the land use entitlement process
- Oversee site candidate identification, due diligence, and lease negotiations within a specified search area
- Attend public hearings and community meetings related to assigned projects
- Work with local municipalities and other applicable agencies to obtain necessary building permits
- File all necessary paperwork with the county clerk's office to ensure proper recording of real estate transactions
- Assist with ongoing forecasting of dates and completion timelines for assigned projects
- Coordinate closely with engineering, zoning, and construction teams
- Oversee all related aspects for assigned projects, including site identification, zoning feasibility review, negotiating price/term/escalation/equipment location, securing property rights, conducting constructability reviews, preparing site sketches, reviewing title reports, and obtaining landlord sign-off on drawings for compliance with public agency requirements
- Prepare and submit candidate packages for client review and pre-zoning analysis for approved candidates
- Provide regular and weekly reporting on project status and schedule
- Update relevant project or client databases as required
- Assist Project Managers as needed with project-related tasks
Qualifications/Requirements:- 3-5 years of prior telecommunications site acquisition experience and some form of project management experience
- Valid state driver's license
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Additional Requirements / Skills / Working Hours / Compensation Range- Must be able to pass a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening in accordance with client and project requirements
- Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annually
What's In It For You:- Comprehensive core benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage
- A wide range of voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, pre-paid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance
- 401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%
- Generous time off, including 10 paid holidays, and a PTO plan that starts at 15 days annually, growing up to 25 days with tenure
- Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
