Site Acquisition Manager I

JOB SUMMARY

The Site Acquisition Manager I (SAM I) is responsible for all entitlement requirements of the telecommunications equipment deployment for the assigned job/sites and is the recognized leader and decision maker on all issues falling under the entitlement and pre-construction scopes of work. The SAM I provides support, forecasting, quality control for a project’s site development activities. This position contributes to the site acquisition team’s timely execution of real estate, design, zoning, permitting and compliance activities. It is intended that the SAM I will support the SAM II & SAM III team with site acquisition tasks, and Service Provider oversight during the completion of any and all assigned tasks. It is also intended that the SAM I will learn and eventually be able to work more complicated tasks/sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for forecasting and delivering on forecasted dates within the applicable database of record.

• Lead weekly deployment calls with Service Providers and site acquisition teams to solidify and report on- site Status, issue Owner, Action required and Timeframe for issue resolution.

• Report directly to Customer representative and/or Ericsson Customer Project Management detail on every site in deployment plan- site Status, issue Owner, the Action required and the Timeframe for resolution.

• Responsible for ensuring deliverables are attained within the forecasted timeframe for all Site Acquisition activities on projects, including but not limited to:
o Determining entitlement requirements based on the Customer requirement including- Scoping & due diligence, supporting, RF design, lease/license file reviews, zoning/permitting determinations, and/or potential regulatory or environmental limitations.
o Coordinate & schedule site design visits and technical team visits with various functions as required. Confirm proposed A&E solution with Construction Manager and Customer representative as required.
o Interface with Customer Project Team as well as Customer Legal, & Regulatory functions as required.
o Facilitate and oversee Leasing or Landlord Consent Activities, including:
 Preparing MLA collocation applications.
 Facilitating the negotiation of Lease/License Agreements or Amendments.
 Obtaining Landlord Consent and/or Notification.
 Validating utility and access easements.
 Identify access requirements including Entry & Testing Agreements as necessary.
o Facilitate and oversee Zoning & Permitting Activities, including:
 Preparing applications and materials.
 Scheduling meetings with jurisdictional staff as needed.
 Ensuring application is on schedules of applicable jurisdictional planning commissions. and/or councils.
 Processing of fees.
 Obtaining final jurisdictional approval.
o Review and assist in the preparation of Civil Scope of Work.
o Assist in developing alternative solutions that improve project schedule.
o Manage A&E firms to produce applicable deliverables including reviewing and obtaining Customer. and Construction team approval of those deliverables including:
 Lease exhibits
 Zoning Drawings
 Construction drawings- preliminary through Stamped & Sealed.
o Evaluate engineering deliverables, including:
 Structural analysis
 Antenna mount analysis
 Modification designs
o Obtain regulatory approvals (NEPA, SHPO, Phase 1, etc.)
o Identify and manage all work required to complete and acquire NTP for the Customer.
o Support NTP handoff to construction & provide support during build phase of project.
o Upload or otherwise maintain all necessary deliverables into the applicable database of record for the project.
o Hand-off a clean, defect-free and workable Site Action Review Form to construction.
o Resolve quality audits discrepancies as they are discovered

• Resource & Project Management
o End-to-End Support of Ericsson’s Site Acquisition Service Providers and any other disciplines that interface with the Site Acquisition group, including RF, Construction, Implementation & Transport.
o Identify out of scope activities, obtain proposals & cost for those activities, & obtain approval to proceed.
o Identify project risk & communicate mitigation tactics to Project Manager & Customer.
o Assess Service Providers performance and continuously seek ways to improve.
o Prepare regular daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
o Drive & support Service Providers to meet project timelines.
o Enforce agreed upon schedules.
o Direct coordination and progress meetings.
o Maintain records of all Site Acquisition documentation and data in applicable database of record, as well as any uploads required in Customer databases.
o Resolve & troubleshoot problems encountered by the Service Providers.
o Ensure that contract requirements, specifications, quality, and milestones are fulfilled.
o Maintain a good working relationship with the Customers representatives, Municipalities & Tower. Companies and all disciplines involved in the project.
o Utilize all skills to maintain the forecasted project profit margin.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCES
• Planning & Organization Skills.
• Capacity to learn and assist with tasks and duties of Site Acquisition, Project team members and Service Providers.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities without direct daily supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic workplace and responsibilities.
• Skilled in presentation of detailed, specific and vast amounts of information to customers and project management team.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
TYPICAL INTERFACES
Interface to Project Team, Construction Managers, Third-Party Suppliers, and Customers

Internal:
• Regional Management Team
• Market Project Team
• Customer Unit (CU)
• Customer Project Management
• National Site Acquisition Practice and Competence Team
External:
• Customers- including but not limited to Project Admins, Project Managers, Directors, Executives
• 3rd Party Suppliers
• Utilities
• MLA tower owner representatives
• Private Landlords
• Municipalities
TOOLS & RESOURCES
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
• Google Earth and related add-ons for Antenna Structure Registry (ASR) locations.
• Ericsson operated and required tools knowledge (e.g., Erisite).
• Knowledge of specific databases of record required by carriers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor of Science or Arts preferred (4-year college degree) with concentration in business, planning, engineering, construction management or equivalent work experience in the wireless site development industry.
• Post-graduate degree in applicable discipline a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in telecommunication Site Acquisition.
• Extensive experience working with MLA partners and tower companies.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Excellent negotiation and contract language review skills.
• Deep understanding of Real Estate practices and processes.
• Knowledge of LTE network design fundamentals.
• Real Estate Sales or Brokers license or License to Practice Law in any State a plus.
• Telecommunications construction process knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Ericsson Ways of Working a plus.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore, employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.