Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
Req#: 19022BR
Date published: 31-Jul-2014
Opportunity: Experienced Hire
Business Line: Telecom
Business Plan:
Level:
The Telecommunications Division delivers telecommunication infrastructure solutions to utilities, local and state government agencies and the commercial wireless industry. Through a unique combination of experience, expert resources and innovative solutions, Black & Veatch supports the entire range of both legacy and emerging technologies used in today’s wireless and wireline networks, voice, video, Internet and data systems and utility automation.
Prepares candidate information reports related to leasing and land use viability. Prepares lease or other real estate agreements. Coordinates with or supervises outside vendor partners, environmental engineers, architectural & engineering firms, engineers and drafting technicians, title search firms and others to ensure transactions close within defined timeframes. Identify potential risk scenarios. Draft and proof recordable transaction documents, easements, warranty deeds, etc. for legal department review. Prepare zoning and permitting applications. Monitor progress of the application and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information as a result of the application review process. Ensure compliance to the quality and safety goals and objectives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as Senior Site Acquisition Specialist or Lead for particular site project including leasing and land use processing. Receives updates from Site Acquisition Specialists and Associates and reports information to Site Acquisition Manager Provides weekly status reports to Clients and serves as project lead during weekly client meetings Assists Site Acquisition Manager with training of Site Acquisition Specialists and Associates For new-build projects, commonly responsible for site acquisition activities from initial search ring release through building permit issuance. For existing site modification projects, commonly responsible for site acquisition activities from leasing and zoning audit through building permit issuance. Provides candidate-specific recommendations for leasing and land use viability. Supervises the administration, planning, operations, and work of consultants and subcontractors. Communicates activities with team members and other departments, as needed. Provides site sketches, as needed. Attends field site visits for candidate and engineering viability Reviews title reports for ownership, encumbrances, easements, etc, and provides recommendation for leasing viability.. Interviews zoning/permitting personnel to obtain jurisdictional approval requirements for installation of wireless communication facilities and/or related wireless equipment as project scope defines. Completes Leasing Audit & Zoning Ordinance Reviews for site modification projects. Reviews zoning drawings prior to submittal for compliance with public agencies and client requirements Prepares, submits and obtains land use entitlement applications which may include presentations before governmental or architectural review boards. Coordinates with tower owners and/or private landlords to negotiate and secure lease entitlements as project scope defines. Coordinate with client and engineering department to obtain information necessary for entitlement applications (RF Affidavits, propagation
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Requires 4 year degree, or equivalent work experience. Paralegal certificate preferred. Experience: Requires 5 years telecommunications industry experience. Prefer knowledge of tower industry. Prefer supervisory experience.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Ability to work independently as well as with others Excellent oral and written communications skills Real estate, sales, or legal negotiation experience strongly desired Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination, and CAD drawings Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Adheres to, supports and enhances the Divisions Environmental, Safety, Health and Security Program and enhances the Divisions Quality Management System
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