Senior Site Acquisition Specialist

Consertus-US • Saratoga Springs, NY

1d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Consertus is an AI-native global capital program management and advisory firm headquartered in Miami, Florida, with more than 1,500 professionals. Its capabilities include advisory, digital solutions, engineering and design, and program delivery across industries including aviation, transportation, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial real estate, life sciences, and technology.

The Senior Specialist, Wireless brings prior telecommunications site acquisition experience and coordinates employees performing site acquisition, leasing, zoning, and permitting activities for wireless or utility projects within a geographic footprint or region. Projects typically involve site development services to build or modify infrastructure. The position reports directly to the Director or Vice President of Wireless.

The role oversees assigned projects from site identification and due diligence through entitlement and transaction completion. Responsibilities include managing site leasing and acquisition agreements, coordinating permitting and construction plans, working with municipalities and other agencies, and coordinating with engineering, zoning, construction, legal, and other teams. The role also provides client and project status reporting and helps maintain schedules, forecasts, records, and project databases.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening in accordance with client and project requirements. The stated salary range is $100,000–$125,000 annually.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of prior telecommunications site acquisition experience.
• Some form of project management experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening in accordance with client and project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hold overall supervisory responsibility for assigned projects.
• Manage site leasing and acquisition agreements for telecommunications or utility infrastructure installations 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 keep projects on schedule and ensure records are properly maintained.
• Investigate geographic areas to assess site candidate feasibility while balancing land-use compatibility factors.
• Audit files for existing sites, modifications, or upgrades to determine existing conditions, client entitlements, and the appropriate course of action for proposed 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 about general lease terms.
• Coordinate title reports, environmental assessments, and other due diligence needed to complete real estate transactions.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, legal, and other departments 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 required paperwork with county clerk offices to ensure proper recording of real estate transactions.
• Assist with forecasting dates and completion timelines for assigned projects.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, zoning, and construction teams.
• Oversee site identification, zoning feasibility review, negotiation of price, term, escalation, and equipment location, securing property rights, constructability reviews, site sketches, title report reviews, and 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 project status and schedule reports.
• Update relevant project or client databases as required.
• Assist Project Managers with project-related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive core medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, prepaid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility; 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%.
• 10 paid holidays and a PTO plan starting at 15 days annually and growing up to 25 days with tenure.
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed