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Guide Star · 1 day ago

Easement and Land Acquisition Specialist

Sault Ste. Marie, MI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Guide Star is an employee-owned telecommunications company based in Iron Mountain, MI, dedicated to connecting people through innovative communication systems. They are seeking an Easement and Land Acquisition Specialist responsible for overseeing easements, right-of-way, and permitting activities for wireless and wireline infrastructure projects.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight for the entire easement, right of way, and permitting life cycles for all assigned projects

Proactively manage workload to ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope

Identify and resolve project obstacles to mitigate project delays and ensure a smooth handoff to construction

Execute the acquisition of easements and rights-of-way including negotiation of terms and management of legal documentation

Negotiate lease agreements and permits with property owners, clients, and municipalities

Perform due diligence to verify property ownership and existing encumbrances that may impact new easement acquisition

Order title reports, as required, to confirm ownership and encumbrance

Review and understand easements, deeds, and other real estate documents

Research and interpret local, state, and federal zoning, permitting, and land use regulations

Prepare, submit, and track all necessary permit applications

Serve as the primary point of contact for municipalities and jurisdictional authorities to secure approvals and address questions

Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure all designs and plans are compliant with jurisdictional requirements before submission

Maintain meticulous and organized project documentation, including all submitted applications, permits, easements, legal agreements, and communication records

Input all information and documentation into the relevant database or tracking system

Assist in the preparation of project related forms, templates, and reports

Provide regular status updates to internal leadership on all projects ensuring transparency and accountability

Ensure confidentiality of company information

Individuals in this role receive privileged access and are assigned specialized training at least once a year

Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Permitting experienceLand acquisitionNegotiation skillsTelecommunications knowledgeLegal document interpretationMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsSelf-motivated

Required

2-4 years of progressive experience in permitting, right of way, land use, and real estate acquisition with a strong focus on wireless or wireline infrastructure projects is required

Demonstrated expertise in interpreting legal documents municipal zoning ordinances, permitting processes, and land use regulations

Familiarity with interpreting legal documents, such as easements, title reports, deeds, plats, and right-of-way agreements

Thorough knowledge of municipal zoning ordinances, permitting processes, and land use regulations

Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, for interactions with government officials, property owners, and internal teams

Ability to interpret and work from construction drawings and site plans

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to effectively communicate both written and verbal, prepare reports and plans

Highly responsible, resourceful, accurate, dependable, and self-motivated

The ability to embrace corporate values, understand the company mission, and exemplifies CCI leadership behaviors

Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred

3+ years of experience in a specialized permitting or easement-focused role within the telecommunications, wireline, utility, or construction industry preferred

Previous experience with both wireless (macro, small cell) and wireline (fiber, copper) projects preferred

Experience with permitting portals and government agency databases preferred