Site Acquisition Specialist

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Summary:

Identifies ideal properties for the construction of wireless communications towers, and/or colocation opportunities for wireless installations. Submits candidate information packages to management and initiates and handles lease negotiations with selected property owners. Provides weekly progress updates to management as necessary.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Developing/managing relationships with local municipalities, landowners, property developers, and tower owners.
• Identify and coordinate with property owners to gain authority to enter into legal agreements for the installation of a wireless communication facility
• Negotiate cost effective leases, and/or easement agreements with identified property owners
• Drive search rings to identify and qualify the best available properties for antenna installation sites; create detailed reports on viable locations.
• Coordinate with various personnel to ensure sites meet engineering and construction requirements
• Acts as a liaison between the client and internal leadership in order to clearly communicate the status of a project to all parties
• Update and maintain internal and client databases with project related information
• Occasionally visit job sites
• Occasionally go to city council meetings and the like
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Effective communicator, with strong inter-personal and superior negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, a commitment to tight deadlines, and the ability to multi-task
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
• Must be comfortable in a rapidly changing environment and adapts easily to change
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborative in style
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret reports and metrics
• Confident in public speaking
• Ability to use initiative and work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of land use, zoning procedures, and real estate acquisition

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in Excel, Word and Outlook

Job Classification:

• Field Operations: Planning and Development
• Exempt Commission

Work Environment/Hazards:

• Working conditions consist of inside an office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• High level of interaction with external/internal clients
• Working condition can also be outdoors when visiting sites
• Outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind

Physical Demands:

• The employee may be occasionally required to lift and/or move equipment and materials up to 20 lbs.
• This position may involve occasionally operating a motor-vehicle, which may require assuming a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Daily movements include sitting, standing, operating computers and other office equipment and moving about the office. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.

Working Hours/Days:

• Monday through Friday
• Full time
• 40 hours
• Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements:

• Moderate travel (<40%) is expected in association with performing this position.
• Occasional overnight stays required

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
• Do you have any relatives working at Nextlink?

Ability to Relocate:

• Oberlin, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $30,000