Site Acquisition Specialist

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KCI is seeking an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist to support telecommunications site development projects for wireless carriers, tower companies and infrastructure developers. This role is responsible for independently managing site acquisition activities including site identification, lease negotiations, zoning and permitting approvals, due diligence, stakeholder coordination and project execution.

The Site Acquisition Specialist will serve as the day-to-day lead on assigned projects and is expected to manage multiple sites with limited supervision while ensuring project schedules, budgets and client deliverables are achieved. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with wireless zoning and permitting processes, real estate negotiations, project financials and project coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

Project Management & Execution

• Independently manage assigned site acquisition projects from RF search area through NTP acceptance and project closeout.
• Develop, maintain and drive project schedules to meet client deployment milestones.
• Coordinate activities among internal engineering teams, surveyors, environmental consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Track project deliverables, identify risks and proactively resolve issues affecting schedule or budget.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting and status updates utilizing project management tools.
• Manage assigned work within established budgets and proactively identify potential budget or scope impacts.
• Effectively manage project scope and escalate potential changes or conflicts when necessary.
• Participate in deployment calls, client meetings, and internal project reviews.

Site Acquisition, Zoning & Permitting

• Lead site identification, candidate evaluation and site qualification efforts.
• Negotiate lease agreements, amendments, easements and access agreements with property owners.
• Prepare, review, and submit Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIPs), zoning applications, permitting packages and colocation documentation.
• Serve as the primary resource for zoning and permitting activities, coordinating approvals through municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Research and interpret zoning ordinances, land development codes, comprehensive plans and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate applications through jurisdictional review, including comment…