Position Summary:

Sonic’s Site Acquisition Specialist is responsible for performing all aspects of the Site Acquisition process from site candidate identification and qualifications through the completion of zoning approval for multiple sites for Sonic to deploy its OSP Hut and Cabinets. This position interfaces heavily with Engineering and PMO to ensure sites are obtained in time to meet build schedules.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The Site Acquisition Specialist is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position.

Travel:
Travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Management – Manages P&L budgets, resources, timelines, expectations, and processes necessary to complete various tasks within the site acquisition process on time and within budget. Facilitates critical communications to management, landowners, contractors, internal stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
• Supervision – Prepares, facilitates, supports and directs the work of contracted field agents during site identification to ensure that appropriate sites are identified across multiple locations. Meets regularly with field agents to ensure adequate performance and outcomes.
• Site Identification – Collects field information, completes, reviews and submits Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIPs) to Real Estate Specialists
• Leasing – Prepares and reviews leasing forms and facilitates negotiations between Sonic and landowners to ensure a satisfactory, fully executed lease
• Zoning– Conducts market zoning reviews for the purpose of obtaining all necessary land use entitlements and reviews site assessment forms to comprehensively understand jurisdictional requirements, effectively communicates requirements to internal stakeholders, prepares jurisdictional land use entitlement assessment forms, and attends all required community development, HOA, Neighborhood Council etc. hearings/meetings to ensure compliance in the site acquisition process.
• Documentation – Review leasing, zoning, and permitting documents in order to identify, mitigate and communicate potential issues prior to site identification. Review construction drawings, structural analyses and all project related documents to ensure accuracy prior to completing all necessary forms and applications.
• Site Coordination – Works with Network Engineering, Engineering and PMO teams to ensure desired configurations can be met. Visits sites, as necessary, to verify appropriate space needed for proposed equipment and resolve issues to ensure the area is suitable for the companies desired configuration.
• Reporting - progress reports to the Director of PMO and PMO Managers on a regular defined basis.
• Direct and manage the qualification, selection and management of all required 3^rd party vendors.
• Conduct weekly meetings with project staff to review individual site progress.
• Be fully knowledgeable on project status at all times.
• Provide direction and address issues for project team members.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ experience working in Site Acquisition
• Demonstrated understanding of cell site zoning principles; zoning experience in the telecom industry preferred.
• Prior experience in Fiber site deployment
• Adept at real estate transactions
• Experience reviewing lease contracts
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• 5 years’ experience working with Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage own workload and deliverables with minimal supervision under strict timelines
• Bachelors Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Responsibility - Acts independently in the field within reason; knows when to consult for assistance; takes responsibility for vehicles, tools and credit cards
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Outside Plant Construction crew is exposed to varying climates and elements, determined by Mother Nature.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and stand; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; key/type. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to drive a vehicle

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Acknowledgement:

Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.