Site Acquisition Specialist

Location: Latham

Tectonic is currently a seeking full-time Site Acquisition Specialist with experience in new build, site modification, and small cell projects to work on various telecommunications projects based out of our Albany, NY Regional Office.

This is an excellent opportunity for growth in the telecommunications industry with a firm that provides turnkey solutions including services associated with all aspects of telecommunication network systems nationwide.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assisting in the research, review, and analysis of tax maps, zoning maps, and property maps;
• Performing initial site visits to select site locations to meet client needs, including taking photos, drawing sketches, and documenting observances, such as the area layout, existing structures, and existing utilities;
• Assist in the process of securing leases for the client, including lease review and negotiations;
• Assisting with communicating and coordinate site activities with construction management, environmentalists, engineers, attorneys, and other necessary contacts to ensure successful site completion; this may include participating in regular site walks on the construction sites and overnight travel to visit sites;
• Obtain permits, including communicating with legal counsel and municipalities as needed;
• Attend zoning meetings with client's legal counsel;
• All other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three years of experience in site acquisition, leasing, and zoning; experience on new build, site modification, and small cell wireless telecommunication projects is required;
• Associate's Degree or higher in Real Estate, Urban Studies, Paralegal Studies, or similar is a plus; HS Diploma/equivalent required;
• Exposure to the negotiation of leases within the wireless/telecommunications industry, as well as the ability to read, understand, and interpret related legal documents;
• Must be detail oriented;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as good interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with clients, supervisors, and site managers regarding site progress;
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to use required client software;
• Requires a valid, acceptable driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to meetings and site visits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and computer generated documents, and will be required to communicate using the Corporate e-mail and telephone systems. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position.

They may be occasionally required to move around on a job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to obtain necessary specifications. The employee may be occasionally required to lift and/or move equipment and materials up to 10 lbs. This position may involve occasionally operating a motor-vehicle, which may require assuming a stationary position for extended periods of time.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to providing competitive salaries, Tectonic offers a wide range of benefit options, including:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care
• 401K retirement and profit sharing plan.

PAY RANGE

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