[Remote] Project Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permitting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zayo Group is a leading provider of mission-critical bandwidth, serving various large enterprises. They are seeking a Project Manager for Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permitting to manage turnkey construction contracts and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end acquisition of real estate assets and property rights required for the construction of telecommunications fiber optic facilities, including site identification, feasibility analysis, lease negotiations, easement acquisition, and property purchases
• Coordinate site acquisition activities with engineering, construction, utility providers, permitting agencies, landowners, and legal teams to ensure project schedules, budgets, and deployment objectives are achieved
• Lead negotiations with property owners, municipalities, tribal authorities, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to secure site rights while minimizing project risk and maintaining positive business relationships
• Oversee zoning, permitting, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities, including NEPA, Tribal, Wetlands, BLM, and local jurisdictional requirements, ensuring all project approvals are obtained on schedule
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets, purchase orders, forecasts, and financial reporting while ensuring alignment with program objectives and cost controls
• Produce and maintain executive-level project reporting, including weekly status updates, project readouts, dashboards, and presentations utilizing Google Slides, Google Sheets, Excel, Salesforce (SFDC), and SiteTracker
• Utilize GIS and mapping tools, including Google Earth and related geospatial applications, to evaluate site suitability, support route planning, identify permitting risks, and facilitate project execution
• Manage multiple concurrent projects through all phases of the site acquisition lifecycle while maintaining detailed project schedules, tracking milestones, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring successful project delivery
• Identify potential sites for ILA deployment in alignment with network planning requirements
• Support and lead negotiations for land purchases and lease agreements
• Coordinate preparation and execution of acquisition documents
• Develop and maintain site acquisition trackers and status updates
• Prepare deal summaries and support internal approval processes
• Manage site due diligence activities including: Title review, Surveys, Zoning and land use analysis, Environmental assessments, Utility availability
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams on site layout and constructability
• Ensure site designs align with company standards and jurisdictional requirements
• Manage the permitting process across local, state, and federal jurisdictions
• Prepare and submit permit applications
• Track permit status and proactively manage timelines
• Coordinate responses to agency comments and resubmittals
• Engage with jurisdictions and stakeholders to facilitate approvals
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and forecasts for assigned sites
• Provide regular status updates including risks, issues, and mitigation plans
• Support weekly and monthly program reporting (KPIs/KGPs)
• Ensure compliance with company standards, processes, and documentation requirements
• Coordinate and manage vendors including site acquisition firms, environmental consultants, and permitting specialists
• Ensure vendor performance aligns with expectations and contract requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Three to seven (3–7) years of experience in site acquisition, permitting, or infrastructure deployment
• Experience with land use, zoning, and permitting processes
• Experience supporting land purchase or lease negotiations
• Strong understanding of real estate contracts, easements, legal documentation, land use regulations, zoning requirements, and construction development processes
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce (SFDC), SiteTracker, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and advanced reporting functions
• Project management and organization skills
• Negotiation and coordination skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple sites/projects simultaneously
• Problem-solving and risk mitigation skills
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure projects, including fiber optic networks, wireless facilities, fiber huts, power infrastructure, and related construction activities
• Familiarity with telecom or infrastructure projects preferred
• Environmental permitting experience is a plus

Benefits

• Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan.
• Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Company Overview

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