Delta Oaks Group is seeking a Site Acquisition Specialist to support site acquisition and development activities for wireless telecommunications and other infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for site identification, candidate evaluation, SCIP preparation, landowner outreach, lease negotiations, documentation, and coordination of zoning, permitting, due diligence, and design activities.
Positional Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have practical experience with site acquisition, real estate research, leasing, zoning, permitting, and telecommunications development workflows. The individual must be capable of independently advancing assigned sites, coordinating across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions, maintaining accurate project documentation, and meeting client schedules and internal quality standards.
- Complete assigned site acquisition activities from initial search area or site assignment through candidate selection, lease execution, zoning and permitting coordination, due diligence, design support, and project closeout.
- Review search rings, GIS information, parcel records, zoning maps, land-use restrictions, access, utilities, environmental considerations, and constructability constraints to identify and evaluate potential candidate sites.
- Conduct property ownership research and direct landowner outreach; schedule meetings and site visits, explain proposed projects, and maintain professional working relationships with property owners and representatives.
- Perform initial candidate screening, coordinate field assessments, collect site photographs and property information, and evaluate feasibility against client and jurisdictional requirements.
- Prepare accurate and complete Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIPs), candidate comparisons, feasibility summaries, property research, site documentation, client reports, and other required deliverables.
- Negotiate business terms for leases, options, amendments, easements, access agreements, utility easements, and related real estate documents within established client parameters and with management or legal review as required.
- Coordinate lease document preparation, redlines, approvals, signatures, notarization, and execution; track outstanding landowner and client action items.
- Assist with title review, property ownership verification, legal descriptions, surveys, encumbrances, recorded easements, and other real estate due diligence to identify and resolve site constraints.
- Research applicable zoning ordinances, land-use requirements, setback standards, height limitations, permitting procedures, and entitlement processes for assigned jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with jurisdictional staff concerning pre-application meetings, zoning applications, special or conditional use permits, variances, site plan approvals, public notices, hearings, and building permits.
- Prepare or support zoning and permitting application packages, including application forms, property owner authorizations, public notice materials, hearing exhibits, and supporting documentation.
- Attend and support meetings with landowners, municipal staff, client representatives, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders, including zoning or public hearings as required.
- Review project drawings and supporting documentation for consistency with proposed lease areas, easements, property boundaries, zoning requirements, and landowner agreements.
- Track jurisdictional review comments, revisions, resubmittals, outstanding approvals, and project milestones; proactively follow up to advance project schedules.
- Provide timely client and internal team updates, prepare status reports and trackers, participate in project meetings, and document action items and commitments.
- Perform thorough self-review and quality control of site acquisition documentation prior to internal review, client delivery, or jurisdictional submittal.
- Identify and promptly elevate landowner concerns, title conflicts, zoning issues, design changes, schedule risks, and other obstacles.
- Coordinate multiple assigned sites simultaneously while meeting deadlines, company procedures, client standards, and project-specific requirements.
Due to the nature and limited timelines of most projects, the selected individual should be willing and capable of exhibiting the work ethic and social ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment where communication with co-workers and strategic partners is paramount.
Computer Software Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Acrobat
- ArcGIS Map Viewer
- Google Earth
- Local Jurisdiction GIS systems
- Local Jurisdiction Permitting Systems
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- Experience in site acquisition, real estate, leasing, or site development within the wireless telecommunications industry; raw land development and new site builds preferred.
- Working knowledge of site searches, candidate qualification, property research, landowner outreach, lease negotiations, easements, title, zoning, permitting, and due diligence.
- Ability to conduct ownership and parcel research and interpret property records, zoning ordinances, land-use regulations, surveys, legal descriptions, and site drawings.
- Understanding of wireless telecommunications infrastructure, including new tower development, tower replacements, and associated site improvements.
- Ability to recognize site constraints involving access, utilities, zoning, environmental issues, constructability, and lease or easement boundaries.
- Strong working knowledge of wireless telecommunications site development, including new tower development, tower replacements, and associated site improvements.
Culture
Delta Oaks Group is founded on the principle of delivering unparalleled client service and providing its employees an exceptional work environment. We strongly believe that these two principles are not separable and are only accomplished through hard work, honesty, and treating others with respect. We are seeking individuals that share those same values.
Education Requirements
Associate’s degree in urban planning, construction management, project management, or a related field with 3 years of applicable experience. Applicants without a degree and with over 5 years of applicable experience will also be given consideration.
Travel Requirements
Moderate travel, approximately 50%, will be required
Flexible work from home options available.
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Marketing Manager
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