Senior Land Use Specialist

The Senior Land Use Specialist contributes to the project team with advanced degrees of direct project responsibilities while utilizing a fully developed knowledgebase of the telecommunications site development process. Project work will focus on new site development of macro and small cell sites, the modification of existing telecommunications facilities, fiber optic networks, and other project types as required. Direct project responsibilities will focus on candidate selection, file audits, and jurisdictional approval activities including zoning and permitting applications. Additional responsibilities will include mentorship and training. Advanced problem solving and analytics will be employed and shared with the team. Project support will be required via interactions with all disciplines, project reporting, understanding and application of the entire telecommunications site development project cycle. 

Modification Projects: 

• Conduct soft audits of existing telecommunications facilities to include a review of previous project documents 
• Assist the project team in determining the scope of work needed to obtain all required entitlements for a modification project 
• Review the existing equipment configuration versus the project’s proposed scope of work 
• Collaborate with management and local authorities to determine the required zoning and/or permitting action 
• Interact with multi-disciplinary team members including construction management, site acquisition, RF, and project management to ensure that project documents are in compliance with all client, governmental, landlord, and industry requirements 
• Utilize project documents to prepare, submit, track, and obtain zoning and permitting entitlements for the project scope of work

New Site Development Projects:

• Provide guidance associated with the identification and qualification of candidates for the installation of new telecommunications facilities
• • Research property information as well as local zoning and permitting codes to determine project viability, as well as approval process, steps, and timelines.
• Assist in the preparation of client deliverables associated with candidate information package to include the results of jurisdictional research, project viability, and approval requirements 
• Prepare and file all required applications to local jurisdictions 
• Assist in the facilitation of ordering, tracking, delivery, and review of due diligence reports, including construction design documents, title reports, legal reviews, tower applications, regulatory reports, environmental oversight, and any other identified requirement of the client or project team 
• Attend and present at local planning/zoning committee hearings and/or meetings 

All Projects:

• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure that the project pace is not impacted negatively by unnecessary delays
• Communicate with local zoning and permitting authorities to understand the deliverable schedule and communicate proper forecasting to management
• Report clear and complete status updates to internal and client managers as required 
• Expedite approvals using industry and NB+C best practices 
• Maintain internal and client databases and project trackers as required 
• Upload all project deliverables to internal and external databases as required
• Attend internal and client status meetings as required
• Represent NB+C in a professional manner when interacting with local authorities, external vendors, and clients 
• Review NB+C zoning database prior to and following the application process to ensure database remains current and accurate 
• Assess project risks and collaborate with management to alleviate risks such as project viability and/or delays to the project timeline 
• Assist team members through shared knowledge, training and mentorship associated with similar project responsibilities. 
• Provide guidance, best practices, and lessons learned to the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred
• 5+ years’ land use experience in telecommunications site development 
• Proven record of success on multiple telecommunications projects and multiple client settings 
• Professional and applicable understanding of real estate and zoning principles, terms, and definitions 
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including public speaking and presentation 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to work efficiently and independently, multi-task, meet stringent deadlines, and achieve project goals 
• Detail-oriented and possess strong follow-through skills 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously at differing project paces 
• Ability and willingness to share knowledge, provide training and mentorship 
• Ability to understand the roles and responsibilities of team members to facilitate collaboration and support cross-functional efforts 
• Ability and willingness to travel locally