What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Development Specialist I position at Concordia Group?
Concordia Wireless, is a privately held full-service engineering and telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients consider us the ‘best choice’ for their design and installation services needs. We are one of the very few Engineering Firms in the Country that designs and builds its own creations in the wireless sector. We support Fortune 500 clients such as T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, Dish Network, and AT&T.
We are seeking a Site Acquisition Specialist I (fully remote but prefer candidate to be in OH or PA) to support ongoing expansion. If you possess the basic skill sets below, we encourage you to apply as we will teach you what you need to be successful in the role!
We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits including BCBS health care, dental, vision, PTO, sick leave plans PLUS an overly generous 401K program (what can we say, we LOVE our employees)! Come join in our success!
Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 a year
Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Summary of Responsibilities:
You will learn how to:
- Manage new build sites, cell site decommissions and relocation from search ring to real estate completion
- Manage modification sites from site audit to real estate completion
- Attend weekly meetings with internal departments and outside vendors to evaluate progress and provide guidance on anticipated issues
- Perform preliminary candidate searches and prepare candidate information packages for leasing, permitting, viable land use and construct ability
- Review contracts to determine ways to optimize costs and define areas of opportunity for more favorable terms for the customer
- Verify zoning/permitting processes with jurisdictional personnel
- Interface with municipalities/jurisdictions on streamlining zoning and permitting processes
- Prepare zoning and permitting applications
- Obtain all municipal, state and/or county right-of-way land use approvals as required
- Prepare collocation applications required by the tower company and manage the collocation process to real estate completion
- Coordinate surveys, environmental reports, structural analysis, regulatory reports, lease exhibits & construction drawings as required
- Support, record and maintain project tasks and project milestones in management tracking systems
- Work with legal and customer on lease terms and business term approvals
- Coordinate, schedule and attend site walks and design visits
- Obtain landlord approval on construction drawings and zoning/permitting applications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning (or similar with interest in land use).
- 1 year of experience in site acquisition for cell tower new builds and modifications (macro, micro, small cell, new builds, other). Experience can include search ring support, landowner lease negotiation, permit application/filing, municipality engagement.
- 1 years of experience in a professional office setting. Skilled utilizing Microsoft Outlook (including WORD and EXCEL).
- Knowledgeable in GIS maps and codes. School work with ArcGIS is acceptable.
- Knowledge of real estate fundamentals is preferred along with zoning and permitting experience/knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience working with jurisdictions or municipalities is desired.
Concordia Wireless is a division of Concordia Group. Concordia Wireless is a drug and alcohol free workplace including marijuana. Concordia Wireless is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000