Associate Site Development Specialist - Chicago, IL
Position Summary
Terra Consulting Group is seeking an Associate Site Development Specialist skilled in site acquisition, wireless telecommunications and/or city permitting and zoning to join our team. As an Associate Site Development Specialist, you will be responsible for expediting and assisting in the permitting process for telecom applications, reviewing and summarizing lease rights and leasing actions and conduct necessary research to evaluate and address right of way, ownership and zoning issues. We seek someone who can work well independently, and, in some instances, travel to site locations and building department offices may be required. Terra Consulting Group will provide direct support and supervision under a manager in our Chicagoland office.
Our ideal candidate is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment.
In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.
Role & Responsibilities
Responsible for reviewing and summarizing lease rights and leasing actions required to achieve clients’ scopes of work.
Conduct necessary research to evaluate and address right of way, ownership and zoning issues.
Coordinate site selection with the Design, Zoning, RF Engineering and Construction Management Teams.
Coordinate with government and private permitting entities to obtain necessary permits for clients’ scopes of work.
Provide zoning and permitting of projects.
Coordinate with managers, consultants and contractors on project to ensure quality performance.
Attend and participate in project and deployment meetings, as needed.
Provide complete, accurate, and timely reporting of all site acquisition and real estate activities in region
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience
3+ years real estate and site acquisition experience. Leasing experience preferred
Experience using mapping tools (i.e., Google Earth) and conducting web-based research
Experience with city and local governments, in particular, Public Works and Planning departments preferred
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Spreadsheet/database preparation and use; strong Microsoft Excel skills required
Ability to work efficiently and productively remotely
Strong understanding of public right of way/private property
Higher than average attention to detail for the field work
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods of time. The incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will work in a semi-quiet office environment.
Language Skills
Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Disclaimer
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.
About Us
Vivacity Infrastructure Group designs, develops and deploys comprehensive fiber optic, wireless and related network infrastructure using a variety of unique partnerships and business models designed to meet the strategic needs and economic goals of all project stakeholders. Vivacity has three operating divisions – eX² Technology, Terra Consulting Group and Vivacity Networks. Together, we are Transforming America’s Infrastructure – One Partnership at a Time™. www.vivacitygroup.com
Terra Consulting Group is an engineering consulting firm specializing in wireless A&E design services, site acquisition and wireless communications infrastructure development. Terra has the depth of experience and technical acumen necessary to solve complex problems and help developers, owners and their agents grow their organizations while remaining completely focused on their needs.
Vivacity Infrastructure Group is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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