Diamond Communications · 4 weeks ago
Site Acquisition Manager
Diamond Communications is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager to lead and develop an in-office team of Junior Site Acquisition Specialists. This role focuses on supervising daily workflow, improving acquisition processes, and ensuring high performance across the team while maintaining quality and compliance throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
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
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
Company
Diamond Communications
Diamond Communications engages in the acquisition and management of communication towers and colocation structures.