Site Acquisition Project Manager

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development team is building and enhancing the country’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned sites, overseeing leasing, permitting, and land use activities

• Drive vendors and manage jurisdictional approvals, including coordination with review boards and agencies

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., Site Acquisition, Construction, Legal, Regulatory) to ensure timely program delivery

• Review, approve, and manage all site-specific documentation, ensuring quality, completeness, and regulatory compliance

• Interface with landlords and governmental agencies to facilitate project progress and resolve issues

• Manage tasks in NexsysOne, including approvals, PO and invoice processing, and change order management within the contracted scope

Education and Experience:

• 5 or more years of telecommunications industry experience
• Previous experience with tower co-location applications and permitting
• Experience managing vendor relationships

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in interpreting zoning codes, real estate, and legal documents (e.g., leases, easements, deeds, surveys, title policies, CAD drawings)

• Skilled in redlining and negotiating lease agreements to secure favorable terms while mitigating business risk

• Experienced in managing site acquisition forecasts and understanding the impact of delays across project timelines

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data-driven updates and facilitate effective meetings

• Adept at documenting requirements, solving problems, working independently or collaboratively, and driving quality across programs

• Capable of representing the business with external parties (landlords, zoning boards, municipalities) and leading vendor deployment meetings to track milestone-based progress

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.