What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permitting position at Zayo Group?
Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
Zayo isseekingaProject Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permittingto be a critical member of theLong Haulproject team responsible for management of turnkey construction contracts. Our Project Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permittingutilizestight project controls and proactive problem solving toanticipateand mitigate issues and keep projects on time and on budget. The Project Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permittingmaintainstransparent and effective communications with stakeholdersand reports directly to theManager, Long Haul Site Acquisition & Permitting.
The team is open to this role working in a remote capacity in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end acquisition of real estate assets and property rightsrequiredfor the construction of telecommunications fiber optic facilities, including site identification, feasibility analysis, lease negotiations, easement acquisition, and property purchases.
Coordinate site acquisition activities with engineering, construction, utility providers,permittingagencies, landowners, and legal teams to ensure project schedules, budgets, and deploymentobjectivesare achieved.
Lead negotiations with property owners, municipalities, tribal authorities, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to secure site rights while minimizing project risk andmaintainingpositive business relationships.
Oversee zoning, permitting, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities, including NEPA, Tribal, Wetlands, BLM, and local jurisdictional requirements, ensuring all project approvals are obtained on schedule.
Develop, manage, and track project budgets, purchase orders, forecasts, and financial reporting while ensuring alignment with programobjectivesand cost controls.
Produce andmaintainexecutive-level project reporting, including weekly status updates, project readouts, dashboards, and presentationsutilizingGoogle Slides, Google Sheets, Excel, Salesforce (SFDC), and SiteTracker.
Utilize GIS and mapping tools, including Google Earth and related geospatial applications, to evaluate site suitability, support route planning,identifypermitting risks, andfacilitateproject execution.
Manage multiple concurrent projects through all phases of the site acquisition lifecycle whilemaintainingdetailed project schedules, tracking milestones, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring successful project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications / Experience Highlights
Experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure projects, including fiber optic networks, wireless facilities, fiber huts, power infrastructure, and related construction activities.
Strong understanding of real estate contracts, easements, legal documentation, land use regulations, zoning requirements, and construction development processes.
Advancedproficiencywith Salesforce (SFDC), SiteTracker, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Adobe Acrobat,DocuSign, and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and advanced reporting functions.
Key Responsibilities
Site Acquisition
Identifypotential sites for ILA deployment in alignment with network planning requirements
Support and lead negotiations for land purchases and lease agreements
Coordinate preparation and execution of acquisition documents
Develop andmaintainsite acquisition trackers and status updates
Prepare deal summaries and support internal approval processes
Due Diligence & Design Coordination
Manage site due diligence activities including:
Title review
Surveys
Zoning and land use analysis
Environmental assessments
Utility availability
Coordinate with engineering and construction teams on site layout and constructability
Ensure site designs align with company standards and jurisdictional requirements
Permitting
Manage the permitting process across local, state, and federaljurisdictions
Prepare andsubmitpermit applications
Trackpermitstatus and proactively manage timelines
Coordinate responses to agency comments and resubmittals
Engage withjurisdictionsand stakeholders tofacilitateapprovals
Program Execution
Manage project schedules, budgets, and forecasts for assigned sites
Provide regular status updates including risks, issues, and mitigation plans
Support weekly and monthly program reporting (KPIs/KGPs)
Ensure compliance with company standards, processes, and documentation requirements
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate and manage vendors including site acquisition firms, environmental consultants, andpermittingspecialists
Ensure vendor performance aligns with expectations and contract requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Three to seven (3-7) years of experience in site acquisition, permitting, or infrastructure deployment
Experience with land use, zoning, andpermittingprocesses
Experience supporting land purchase or lease negotiations
Familiarity with telecom or infrastructure projects preferred
Environmental permitting experience is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Project management and organization
Negotiation and coordination skills
Strong communicationand stakeholder management
Ability to manage multiple sites/projects simultaneously
Problem-solving and risk mitigation
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Success Metrics:
Site acquisition cycle time
Permittingcycle time
On-time delivery of sites to construction
Budget adherence at the project level
Reduction inpermittingresubmittals
Quality and completeness of site documentation at handoff
Estimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 USD/annually
The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
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.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Zayo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. EEO IS THE LAW Zayo invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing our People Ops team.
Salary : $77,100 - $118,600