Site Acquisition Manager III

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In short

Ericsson is seeking an experienced Site Acquisition Manager III in Indianapolis, IN. This role is responsible for all entitlement requirements, leading site acquisition teams, and overseeing real estate, zoning, and permitting activities. The position requires strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills, with 8-10 years of experience in telecommunications site acquisition.

Responsibilities

Advise on long- and short-term site acquisition strategies across markets, regions, and disciplines.
Provide level-of-effort estimates during pre-sales and early project phases.
Lead weekly deployment calls and deliver detailed site status reports.
Manage leasing, landlord consent, zoning, and permitting activities end-to-end.
Oversee architecture and engineering (A&E) firms in producing lease exhibits, zoning drawings, and construction drawings.
Obtain regulatory approvals (NEPA, SHPO, Phase 1, etc.) and manage the Notice to Proceed process.
Identify project risks and communicate mitigation strategies.
Assess service provider performance and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate records in applicable databases and ensure quality audit compliance.

Requirements

8 to 10 years of experience in telecommunications site acquisition
Demonstrated track record of managing diverse site acquisition deployments
Extensive experience with Master Lease Agreement (MLA) partners and tower companies
Strong negotiation skills and expertise in reviewing contract language
In-depth knowledge of real estate practices, telecommunications construction processes, and LTE network design fundamentals
Experience managing budgets with profit and loss responsibility
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Willingness to travel as required

Benefits

Competitive salary range dependent on various factors
Opportunity for an annual bonus based on performance
Excellent health benefits with choice of medical plan options and a dental plan option
Company credits equal to the cost Ericsson pays toward medical and dental premiums
401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and up to 4% match
Company credits for basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation
Up to 3 personal days per year
11 annual holidays
8 hours of volunteer time
80 hours of sick time annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
Financial wellness programs
Educational assistance
Matching gifts
Recognition programs

Skills

Project PlanningAutomationTelecommunicationsTelecomRequirements AnalysisProject PlanProject EstimationProgram ManagementPMOOperational Risk ManagementMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordOutlookAdobe Acrobat

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