Diamond Communications · 1 month ago
Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelDiamond Communications is a company focused on wireless communication facilities, and they are seeking a Senior Site Acquisition Specialist to oversee the site acquisition process. This role involves negotiating leases, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with local regulations while managing projects and collaborating with internal and external teams.
Communications InfrastructureTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Prepare candidate information reports detailing leasing, permitting, and land use viability for potential wireless communication sites
Negotiate leases and easements with property owners to secure land rights for wireless communication installations
Draft and proof recordable transaction documents, including leases, easements, and other legal documents, for review by the legal department
Review title reports to identify ownership, encumbrances, easements, and other relevant factors, and provide recommendations regarding the viability of the leasing opportunity
Interview zoning and permitting personnel to gather jurisdictional approval requirements for the installation of wireless communication facilities and related equipment
Supervise or direct external vendor partners, such as environmental engineers, architectural & engineering firms, title search firms, and other professionals to ensure that transactions close within defined timeframes
Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications, tracking their progress and ensuring that they meet all local regulatory requirements
Monitor application progress and assist with any jurisdictional requests for additional information or documentation during the review process
Manage the collocation application process, guiding it through the Notice to Proceed (NTP) phase
Represent the company at meetings with landlords, jurisdictions, homeowners’ associations (HOA), design review boards, and neighborhood groups to address concerns and ensure compliance with requirements
Verify and obtain Enhanced 911 addressing, ensuring that all relevant addresses meet regulatory standards
Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned, based on company needs or project scope
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws while carrying out all responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of telecommunications industry practices
Significant experience in site acquisition and permitting
Skilled negotiator and communicator
Ability to prepare candidate information reports detailing leasing, permitting, and land use viability
Experience negotiating leases and easements with property owners
Ability to draft and proof recordable transaction documents, including leases and easements
Experience reviewing title reports to identify ownership, encumbrances, and easements
Ability to interview zoning and permitting personnel to gather jurisdictional approval requirements
Experience supervising or directing external vendor partners
Ability to prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications
Experience monitoring application progress and assisting with jurisdictional requests
Ability to manage the collocation application process
Experience representing the company at meetings with landlords and jurisdictions
Ability to verify and obtain Enhanced 911 addressing
Willingness to travel 20–40% of the time for site visits, meetings, and jurisdictional interactions
Company
Diamond Communications
Diamond Communications engages in the acquisition and management of communication towers and colocation structures.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$26.3MKey Investors
CIT Group
2021-12-15Series Unknown· $6.3M
2009-08-31Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
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Mike Brett
Chief Operating Officer
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