Job Description

Summary:

The Junior Site Acquisition Specialist supports the development and deployment of wireless communication facilities by assisting with site identification, leasing, permitting, and zoning activities. This role collaborates closely with Senior Site Acquisition Specialists, external vendors, property owners, and jurisdictional authorities to ensure timely and accurate completion of acquisition tasks. The Specialist is responsible for preparing documentation, coordinating application submittals, conducting preliminary due diligence, and participating in meetings as needed. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role that provides foundational experience in site acquisition and wireless infrastructure development.

Essential Functions:

Site Identification & Preliminary Due Diligence

• Assist Senior Site Acquisition Specialists with identifying potential sites, preparing outreach letters, and conducting follow-up with property owners.
• Prepare candidate information reports related to leasing, permitting, and land-use viability.
• Review title reports for ownership, encumbrances, and easements; provide recommendations regarding leasing feasibility.
• Interview zoning and permitting personnel to determine jurisdictional requirements for wireless facility installations.

Leasing & Document Preparation

• Assist with negotiating leases, amendments, and easements with property owners.
• Draft and proof recordable transaction documents—including leases, easements, and related agreements—for legal department review.
• Prepare leases or other real estate agreements for complex projects under direction of senior staff.

Zoning, Permitting & Application Support

• Compile required documentation for zoning, permitting, and collocation applications.
• Submit applications as directed and monitor progress throughout the jurisdictional review process.
• Facilitate requests for additional information and coordinate responses with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attend landlord, municipal, HOA, design review board, or neighborhood meetings as required.

Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with external vendors such as environmental consultants, architectural & engineering firms, surveyors, drafting technicians, and title search firms.
• Ensure vendor deliverables meet project requirements and support timely closing of transactions.

Project Support & Reporting

• Maintain accurate acquisition files, logs, and documentation.
• Provide status updates to senior team members and contribute to project tracking tools.
• Support special projects or additional duties as assigned.

Other

• Willingness to travel 20–40% of the time for site visits, meetings, and jurisdictional interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Requirements

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of telecommunications industry experience, preferably in site acquisition, permitting, or land-use development.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret legal and technical documents, including surveys, legal descriptions, leases, easements, deeds, title policies, and construction drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Windows-based tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and current registration with the ability to travel 20-40% of the time.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Experience preparing or reviewing real estate agreements.
• Familiarity with zoning processes, permitting workflows, and wireless industry standards.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating external vendors or consultants.

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment except when traveling.

Benefits

What We Offer:

Diamond provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: 

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans with Generous Company match
• Vacation Days
• Personal Days
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance & More!

Work Environment:

• Traditional office work environment.

Diamond Communications is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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