Site Acquisition Specialist I - Boston

Site Acquisition SpecialistDISH is transforming the future of connectivity. We're doing it by building the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it's a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.DISH Wireless is seeking a Site Acquisition Specialist for our wireless network deployment program. The Site Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing sites with tower partners, site acquisition vendors, and A&E vendors, including schedule, coordination and completion of new site build projects within stated timelines.Primary responsibilities include:Serve as the primary point of contact for a specific group of sites and oversee site development activities, including leasing, permitting, and land use processing.Drive vendors for jurisdictional approvals, including tracking and reviewing applications and presentations before governmental or architectural review boards.Coordinate with the engineering department to obtain information necessary for entitlement applications (RF Affidavits, propagation maps, photo-simulations, etc.)Work closely with other workgroups (e.g. transport, construction, etc.) to coordinate site development activitiesDraft correspondence and business case justifications.Manage all site documentation pertaining to the site acquisition process.Review and approve site-specific documents for quality and completeness.Ensure Regulatory requirements metMonitor and track progress on all open transactions, ensuring database data current/accurateInterface with landlords and governmental agencies.Organize and prioritize multiple competing projects.Skills, Experience and Requirements2 or more years of telecommunications industry experiencePrevious experience with tower co-location applications and permittingStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to facilitate meetingsAbility to establish trust and rapport with all levels of the organizationStrong ability to document, vet requirements, and drive quality within a program or project.Experience managing vendor relationshipsAbility to work independently, as well as with othersAbility to understand zoning codes and real estate documentsAbility to read and comprehend legal documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination, and CAD drawingsAbility to produce high volumes of work to deadlines and with accuracyDemonstrable problem solving and research skillsAbility to manage forecasts for site acq milestonesMust have strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to conduct and effectively manage internal or external deployment meetings with vendors to drive and track activities on a task-by-task/milestone basisPreferred Qualifications:BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceParalegal certificate, Urban Planning or Law degreeReal Estate licenseProficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Google G-SuiteSalary RangeCompensation: $65,800.00/Year - $94,000.00/YearCompensation and BenefitsWe also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.