Site Acquisition Specialist

Concordia Group

. Manage new build sites, cell site decommissions, and relocations from search ring to real estate completion .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing zoning and permitting processes, including preparation of applications and coordination with municipalities. Proficient in real estate fundamentals and skilled in utilizing GIS tools for site analysis and planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Zoning And Permitting ExperienceReal Estate FundamentalsGIS Maps And CodesMicrosoft Outlook, Word, And ExcelLease Management For Telecom New Site Builds

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Hard Skills

Zoning And PermittingReal Estate ManagementGIS UtilizationContract ReviewSite AuditingCandidate Search PreparationCollocation Application ManagementProject Task TrackingConstruction Drawing ApprovalEnvironmental Reporting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsGuidance And Support

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelArcGIS

Industry Keywords

Urban PlanningLand UseTelecomMunicipal ApprovalsRight-Of-Way Approvals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage new build sites, cell site decommissions, and relocations from search ring to real estate completion
Manage modification sites from site audit to real estate completion
Attend weekly meetings with internal departments and outside vendors to evaluate progress and provide guidance on anticipated issues
Perform preliminary candidate searches and prepare candidate information packages for leasing, permitting, viable land use, and constructability
Review contracts to optimize costs and identify opportunities for more favorable customer terms
Verify zoning and permitting processes with jurisdictional personnel
Interface with municipalities and jurisdictions to streamline zoning and permitting processes
Prepare zoning and permitting applications
Obtain municipal, state, and/or county right-of-way land-use approvals
Prepare collocation applications and manage the collocation process through real estate completion
Coordinate surveys, environmental reports, structural analysis, regulatory reports, lease exhibits, and construction drawings
Support, record, and maintain project tasks and milestones in management tracking systems
Work with legal and customers on lease terms and business-term approvals
Coordinate, schedule, and attend site walks and design visits
Obtain landlord approval on construction drawings and zoning/permitting applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning (or similar with interest in land use or land planning)
Reside in Illinois
1+ years of experience in a professional office setting
Skilled utilizing Microsoft Outlook, including Word and Excel
Knowledgeable in GIS maps and codes; school work with ArcGIS is acceptable
Knowledge of real estate fundamentals
1+ year of zoning and permitting experience is preferred
Previous experience working on leases for telecom new site builds, including co-applications and submissions, is preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with jurisdictions or municipalities is desired
Must work in a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, including marijuana

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K – with company match up to 6%
Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision
Company paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability benefits
2 weeks of vacation pay
1 week of sick pay
Minimum of 10 paid holidays
1 floating holiday per year
Endless opportunities for growth!