Site Acquisition Analyst

This position reports to a Site Acquisition Manager, and is responsible for a subset of site acquisition, leasing, zoning, and permitting activities related to wireless projects within a geographic market or region.  These projects typically involve turn-key site development services to build or modify wireless networks. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Achieve measurable results and report against site specific site acquisition activities
  • This position will typically coordinate leasing, zoning, and permitting for approximately 100 sites annually, depending on the project and geographic location. 
• Serve as the primary internal coordinator for all assigned site acquisition activities
  • Be a subject matter expert on all facets of the leasing, zoning, and permitting processes in the market
  • Understand internal and external expectations related to schedule, cost, processes, & quality
  • Drive the site acquisition process and sub-contractors, if applicable, to meet these objectives
  • Maintain an accurate status of all site acquisition activities at all times and be able to communicate the status through reports, e-mails, meetings, conference calls, etc…
  • Ensure the project scope is clearly defined and understood to avoid scope creep and minimize changes

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate significant expertise and/or experience related to large-scale wireless program deployments.

Areas of emphasis include:

• Understanding of Site Acquisition Processes
• Strong Negotiation Skills with Site Owners and Local Jurisdictions
• Experience Working with a Team of Site Acquisition Personnel
• Intimate Knowledge of Wireless Site Acquisition Methodologies and Processes within the Market to Include:  Leasing, Zoning, Permitting, and Zoning/Construction Drawings
• Risk Management / Mitigation and Creative Problem Solving Skills
• Experience with Database Management and Industry Program Tracking Tools (Siterra, CCI Sites, etc)

Desire at least 2-3 years of site acquisition experience in the telecommunications field and BA/BS degree.  PMP Certification a plus.