The Grinnell Group

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Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Job description: Candidates must be physically located in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, or South Dakota. Full-Time | Telecom/Wireless | Travel: 20–35% Overview This hybrid role combines wireless site acquisition with telecom project management, supporting deployments from RF design through Notice to Proceed (NTP) and final close‑out. The ideal candidate brings strong real estate, zoning, and negotiation skills paired with the ability to manage complex technical projects, budgets, schedules, and cross‑functional teams. This is a 1099 contractor position, Key Responsibilities Wireless Site Acquisition • Identify, evaluate, and qualify sites based on RF design, zoning, and land‑use requirements. • Conduct due diligence including title review, zoning research, and site walks with internal teams. • Review, interpret and negotiate leases, amendments, access agreements, and easements with property owners, ensuring compliance with client requirements and processes • Prepare and submit zoning, permitting, and co-location applications. Present at hearings and community meetings. • Manage carrier/tower owner SAQ processes through issuance of NTP. • Ensure compliance with regulatory, landlord, and jurisdictional requirements. Project Management • Provide guidance on site selection, negotiation strategy, documentation standards, and communication best practices. • Develop, communicate, document, and manage project objectives, scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. • Coordinate internal teams and external vendors for seamless project execution. • Serve as primary client point of contact; lead deployment calls and status reporting. • Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues when needed. • Assist with overseeing project financials including proposals, invoicing, and accounts receivable. • Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, or equivalent experience. • 5–7+ years of telecom experience, preferably in wireless site acquisition or project management. • Strong understanding of real estate principles, zoning processes, and telecom deployment workflows and standards. • Ability to read and interpret leases, title reports, surveys, construction drawings, and technical documents. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools (Excel, Salesforce, Fuze SPM). • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel. • Ability to balance competing high priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment. • Availability to work on weekends periodically. Physical Demands • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to access and inspect all areas of buildings, rooftops, and equipment. • Ability to work outside in occasional inclement weather conditions. Preferred • Real Estate License • PMP Certification Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment Job Type: Contract Work Location: Remote