Site Acquisition Specialist 1

Network Connex has been servingthe telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex accelerates the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration.

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a robust set of benefits from health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability and more. What sets us apart is you are eligible to participate in our benefits programs the first of the month following your start date. One of the shortest benefits eligibility waiting periods in the industry! Our Vanguard 401(k) plan comes with a 5% company match, which you are immediately vested in, and you can start participating at the same time as all the other benefits! We have 10 (ten) paid company holidays, a generous PTO (Paid Time-Off) accrual schedule, and robust health & wellness programs that can help you earn discounts on your health premiums and more! We go beyond base compensation and give you total rewards!

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Site Acquisition Specialist 1 is responsible for the management of the site acquisition portion of our wireless infrastructure projects for new site builds, modifications to existing sites, right-of-way sites and associated items. This includes both the leasing and zoning work associated with the site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiating of Leasing agreements, Amendments, Licenses, Rights-of-Way and/or Easement Agreements with property owners.
• Completion of leasing packages and other documentation required by the client.
• Preparing and ensuring completeness of all necessary zoning applications and supporting documentation for the purpose of acquiring all necessary Land Use Entitlements.
• Coordinate with RF Engineering and Construction personnel and others daily to ensure timely and accurate completion of required tasks.
• Reporting progress to the Project Manager on a regular, defined basis.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree, PMP Certification or Work Experience Equivalent to.
• Ability to read Construction Drawings.
• Capacity to keep calm in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.
• A current and valid Real Estate License is a must.
• Scheduling competency.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) a must.
• Previous site acquisition management experience a highly desired plus.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & STANDARDS:

• Organized- Can conduct multiple activities at once and stay on track while managing resources, maintaining files, and is able to speak to activities.
• Problem Solving-Able to use different analysis methods and brainstorming to determine logical solutions.
• Process Management-Understands the best applicable processes/practices to achieve timely and efficient results.
• Timely Decision Making- Able to decide under pressure or without all the information if needed.
• Sense of Urgency- Act immediately to drive the project forward and meet goals.
• Measuring Performance-Assigns roles/responsibilities to employees then follows up on progress and results.

*Specific quantifiable performance standards for each performance criteria are provided in the employee's individual performance plan