Site Acquisition Manager

Diamond Communications • Full-time • Delray Beach, FL, US • 2d ago

Summary:

The Site Acquisition Manager is primarily responsible for leading and developing an in-office team of Junior Site Acquisition Specialists, ensuring they are trained, supported, and fully equipped to meet project goals. This role focuses on supervising daily workflow, improving acquisition processes, monitoring progress, and maintaining high performance across the team. While the manager may assist with complex site acquisition tasks when needed, their core responsibility is to oversee team operations, provide guidance, and ensure consistent quality and compliance throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

Team Leadership & Development

Manage, coach, and support an in-office team of Junior Site Acquisition Specialists
Deliver training on site selection, zoning, negotiation strategies, documentation standards, and stakeholder communication
Ensure team utilization, productivity, and alignment with project goals
Develop tracking tools to monitor progress, identify risks, and maintain project visibility

Site Acquisition & Due Diligence

Conduct and oversee candidate assessments, including leasing viability, land‐use restrictions, jurisdictional considerations, and permitting requirements
Negotiate leases, amendments, and easements with property owners while maintaining positive long-term landlord relationships
Draft, review, and proof transaction documents for accuracy before legal review
Evaluate title reports (ownership, encumbrances, easements) and recommend leasing paths or resolutions

Regulatory, Zoning & Permitting

Research zoning and permitting requirements for each jurisdiction and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Prepare and submit zoning, permitting, and collocation applications; oversee the process through jurisdictional approval and Notice to Proceed (NTP)
Respond to jurisdictional inquiries and coordinate additional supporting documentation as required
Interface with municipalities, HOAs, design review boards, and community groups; present project details at public or landlord meetings

Vendor Management & Coordination

Direct external vendors, including environmental firms, architectural & engineering teams, surveyors, drafting technicians, and title search providers
Ensure vendor deliverables meet requirements and are completed within established timelines and budgets
Monitor project schedules, identify potential delays, and drive corrective actions

Project Management & Reporting

Manage multiple concurrent site acquisition projects, balancing deadlines and priorities
Maintain accurate project documentation, including site candidate packages, lease documents, permit logs, and milestone trackers
Provide regular reporting to senior management, including KPI dashboards, risk assessments, and schedule updates
Ensure data integrity within all project tracking systems and internal databases

Additional Responsibilities

Verify or obtain Enhanced 911 addressing as required
Support special projects or initiatives as assigned
Travel to sites, jurisdictions, or meetings as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Requirements

Required skills and qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum four (4) years of telecommunications industry experience, preferably in wireless site acquisition, permitting, or land development
Strong understanding of leasing, real estate principles, zoning regulations, and land‐use processes
Ability to read and interpret legal, real estate, and technical documents, including surveys, leases, easements, deeds, title policies, and construction drawings
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and project tracking tools
Valid driver's license, car insurance, and current registration with the ability to travel as needed

Preferred skills and qualifications:

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong project management capabilities with experience leading multiple concurrent projects
Experience supervising or training junior site acquisition staff
Familiarity with telecom regulatory standards and local government approval processes
Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with attention to detail

Benefits

What We Offer:

Diamond provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement Plans with Company match
Vacation Days
Personal Days
Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance & More!

Work Environment:

Traditional office work environment

Diamond Communications is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.