Project Manager of Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permitting

position Overview

The Project Manager, LH Site Acquisition and Permitting reports to the Manager of LH Site Acquisition and Permitting andis responsible formanaging the end-to-end delivery of site acquisition, due diligence, design coordination, and permitting for ILA (Intermediate Line Amplifier) facilities. This role ensures sites are secured, vetted, andpermittedin alignment with program schedules, budgets, and company standards.

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