Site Acquisition Zoning and Leasing Project Manager- NSB - Centerline

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Acquisition Consultants (SAC) are responsible for coordinating telecommunications site acquisition and leasing activities for new site builds (NSBs) on behalf of the company in the New York City market.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Collaboration, Reliability, Integrity, Passion, and Technology. This S.C.R.I.P.T. is key to our team’s success, allowing everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan with employer match, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

What You Will Do

• Interface with RF Engineers, Zoning and Construction personnel to ensure that the selected sites meet the engineering, zoning and construction requirements.
• Assemble and submit a complete Site Candidate Package (SCIP) for client approval. This includes initial search ring area due diligence and field reconnaissance as required per customer scope. Selecting candidates that meet customer requirements and can be completed in a timely fashion.
• Procure zoning maps, parcel maps, street maps, and deeds for selected sites.
• Coordinate and attend the Site Design Visit with RF, Zoning, and Construction Teams.
• Perform review of the zoning and construction drawings and make necessary redlines; communicate redlines to A&E firm to ensure changes are made in a timely fashion.
• Negotiate an acceptable lease agreement between the landlord of the approved candidate(s) sites and the client as well as any ancillary easement agreement/s.
• Procure the landlord’s signature on lease agreements, zoning application, Limited Power of Attorney, Memorandum of Agreements, Non-disturbance Agreements and Construction Drawings.
• Zoning – preparation of zoning applications and attend all public hearings and community meetings as required.
• Permitting – prepare and submit all required permitting documents.
• Work closely with team members to ensure proper methods, strategy and approach for timely completion of milestones.
• Ensures sites are compliant with all regulatory standards and requirements.
• Participate in site x site meetings as required by both customer and internal project managers to ensure sites are completed in line with forecasts.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of project forecasts, budget and required site delivery to meet client on-air timeframes.
• Maintain flexibility and willingness to take on new challenges as job requirements change with the dynamics of any assigned project.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the business.

What You Will Need

• 2+ years of telecommunications site acquisition experience
• An ideal candidate has a experience in real estate leasing and municipal law surrounding land use and zoning/permitting.
• 2+ years of site acquisition with new site builds in New York City
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook).
• Capacity to balance and organize multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think critically and make informed decisions in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Excels in self‐directed environment, but also works well within a team and reacts to constructive criticism positively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. Able to work accurately and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time exempt position.
• Days of work are Monday through Friday. Some evenings required.

Travel

• Travel in multiple markets for meeting and site visits will be required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.

Expected compensation includes $115K-$150K as an annual salary and benefits including medical, vision, and dental benefits, and 401k retirement plan available for eligible employees. Compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as an individual’s education, training, experience, skills, geographic location, seniority, merit, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business needs.

AAP/EEO Statement: 

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.