Site Acquisition Specialist

Three Oaks Resourcing•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Site Acquisition Specialist supports telecommunications, fiber, renewable energy, commercial, and governmental infrastructure projects by identifying sites, engaging landowners, and negotiating leases and other land rights. The role is responsible for securing land rights and easements on schedule and serving as a primary contact for landowners, legal teams, internal stakeholders, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The position involves assessing site feasibility, preparing and reviewing agreements, coordinating due diligence, maintaining acquisition records, and addressing zoning, permitting, environmental, title, and landowner issues. The specialist works with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to support project delivery, and may represent the company at zoning hearings and community meetings. Moderate travel of approximately 50% is required. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Requirements

Experience in site acquisition, land rights, or real-estate negotiations, preferably in telecommunications, fiber, or energy.
A proven track record negotiating ground leases, option agreements, and easements.
Experience preparing Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIPs), including accurate mapping, ownership reports, site-data summaries, environmental due-diligence findings, and land-use analyses.
Proficiency in site-selection methods and evaluating candidate sites against technical, financial, and regulatory criteria.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal land-use regulations and permitting processes.
Skill researching and interpreting zoning districts, parcel records, title records, and GIS information across jurisdictions.
Experience interpreting preliminary site plans or construction drawings for civil-related telecommunications, fiber, and/or renewable energy infrastructure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
Associate degree in urban planning, construction management, project management, or a related field; applicants without a degree and with over five years of applicable experience will also be considered.
Willingness and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where communication with coworkers and strategic partners is important.
Willingness to travel approximately 50%.

Responsibilities

Identify and qualify prospective sites using mapping tools, public records, and field reconnaissance.
Conduct site-feasibility analyses, evaluating zoning, access, environmental, utility, and civil design constraints.
Manage outreach to landowners, brokers, and property managers to secure site selection and leasing rights.
Draft, review, and negotiate ground leases, option contracts, easements, and other landowner agreements.
Collaborate with legal and title teams to obtain title commitments and resolve encumbrances.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of site acquisition activities.
Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and address site-selection challenges, including zoning, permitting, environmental, and landowner concerns.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to find solutions and support project success.
Assess Civil/A&E/Environmental deliverables and understand zoning and building review procedures relevant to site acquisition.
Cultivate relationships with local planning departments, zoning boards, landowners, and community stakeholders.
Represent the company in zoning hearings and community meetings.
Coordinate site-acquisition work across projects and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.