What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Acquisition Manager position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Overview
The Site Acquisition Manager will be responsible for identifying property suitable for future telecommunication sites and negotiating lease contracts with property owners. Site Acquisition works with local jurisdictions to obtain planning and building permits required for the site development. There will also be existing site modification projects which include lease amendment negotiations and local jurisdictional work for planning and/or building permits. Colliers Engineering & Design provides full field training and support with the opportunity for growth.
Responsibilities
• Research and identify property suitable for wireless cell facility development• Relationship/rapport building and negotiating with underlying property owners to secure lease; manage landlord needs and set expectations• Review title reports and work with attorneys/title companies to ensure title is clear for leasing• Research and interpret jurisdiction’s development standards and land use code• When required, coordinate outreach meetings with residents/Architectural Review Committees/Planning Boards, etc to present a development proposal• Work and collaborate with A&E and other vendor contacts to estimate project timelines, review drawings/design with LL, order photo sims or environmental studies, etc.• Communicate with project team, help identify any potential development obstacles and collaborate through solutions• Forecast and manage a site development tracking report and timeline.• 1-2 years experience of tower siting, zoning, leasing and pre-construction process preferred• Relevant experience in commercial real estate, title industry, legal support in real estate development, etc are encouraged to apply
***The Site Acquisition Specialist will be expected to be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at a minimum.***
Qualifications
• Ability to see project management wholistically, understanding and managing the overall project and its progress• Prioritize tasks while being flexible; strong time management and the ability to manage workload• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail• Follow up and proactive communication; Not scared to get on the phone/in person to work through problems• Collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to implement solutions• Professional and effective communication skills (verbal and written)• Desire to learn and grow with a stable company• Computer skills including MS Office, Excel • Training and mentorship provided in a supportive environment
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
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