Site Acquisition Manager

Ledcor • Florence, KY

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About The Position

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager to oversee site acquisition and permitting activities for telecommunications projects. The role works with local, state, and federal approving authorities and partners with engineering teams to address complex permitting and zoning challenges. The manager leads a team of site acquisition professionals and manages project milestones and forecasts to keep work progressing on schedule.

The position oversees land-use approvals for a portfolio of telecommunications sites across multiple scopes, coordinates internal and external activities to forecast permit submittals and approvals, and serves as a subject matter expert in telecommunications permitting and the local market. It includes full-cycle site acquisition for new site builds, team development, document control, quality-plan execution, issue resolution, expediting approvals, negotiating ground leases and utility easements, and full profit and loss responsibility. Travel is required between 25% and 50%.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree from a recognized program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 or more years of experience leading and scaling teams.
• 10 or more years of telecommunications permitting experience, including right-of-way and leasing experience.
• Ability to understand zoning codes and real estate documents.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, including surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination documents, and CAD drawings.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of 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 Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with navigating industry-standard GIS systems.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol requirements.
• Must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of required local, state, and/or federal land-use approvals for a portfolio of telecommunications sites across multiple scopes.
• Coordinate internal and external activities to accurately forecast permit submittals and approvals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in telecommunications permitting and the local market.
• Lead full-cycle site acquisition for new site builds.
• Lead and develop site acquisition specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Oversee document control and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Execute the Quality Plan and ensure the accuracy of information, documents, deliverables, and forecasts provided to clients.
• Resolve complex zoning and permitting issues and expedite the process from submittal to approval.
• Negotiate ground lease terms and utility easements with landowners.
• Work safely and independently.
• Maintain full profit and loss responsibility.
• Travel between 25% and 50%.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package with compensation and benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree