Site Acquisition Specialist - 100% Remote

Job Description

Site Acquisition Specialist (Upper NY/New England Markets) - REMOTE!

Location: Remote (Preferred in Upper NY/New England; Central/Eastern Time Zone)
Pay Range: $38.46 - $40.87/hr. (~ $80k - $85k annually)

About the Role:
We are seeking a Site Acquisition Specialist to support wireless telecom projects in the Upper New York and New England markets. In this role, you will be responsible for candidate selection, lease negotiations, tower owner applications, zoning, and permitting. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, handling new site builds, modifications, and microwave site acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end Site Acquisition process, including search ring analysis, lease negotiations, and permitting.
• Submit applications to Tower Owners (e.g., ATC, Crown, SBA) and manage tower owner processes.
• Process POR, submit permits, and obtain necessary approvals.
• Understand RFDS (what is going on and coming off the structure).
• Provide regular updates to Project Managers, maintaining trackers for notes and forecasted timelines.
• Navigate local jurisdiction processes in the Upper NY/New England region.
• Work with telecom-related systems for project tracking and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all necessary certifications and company requirements.
• Maintain professionalism while attending deployment meetings and coordinating with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• ~ 3-5 years of Site Acquisition experience, particularly with new site builds (search rings) and modification projects.
• Experience in microwave Site Acquisition.
• Local Market jurisdiction experience in Upper NY/New England.
• Strong understanding of Tower Owner applications and processes.
• Ability to forecast and manage SAQ processes for new builds and modifications.
• Familiarity with zoning codes, ordinances, and permitting.
• Experience with lease reviews and tower loading analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with high-volume, fast-paced modification projects.
• Previous work with companies engaged in wireless telecom design, small cell projects, and right-of-way projects.
• Ability to travel to sites if required (though not expected for this role).

Additional Details:

• Remote: Yes (Must be in the Eastern or Central Time Zone; preference for candidates with local market knowledge in Upper NY/New England)
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (flexible start as early as 6:30 AM)
• Overtime: Minimal expected (OT billed at 1.5x rate)
• Background Check: 7-year history required
• Drug Screen: 10-panel test (No exceptions for marijuana, even with a medical card)

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful wireless telecommunications projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a role where your expertise in site acquisition will make a difference, apply today with you resume!

Feel free to also contact Mollie Karns directly at mkarns@selectek.net | 678-335-6114

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Mollie Karns