Land Services Specialist JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date 06/17/2024
Location Denver, CO
Type of Employment Contract-to-Hire
Employer Info Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.
Job Summary Seeking a Land Services Specialist with experience in real estate agreements, zoning, permitting applications, and lease negotiations. Proficient in legal document comprehension, detail-oriented, adaptable to fast-moving projects, with strong communication skills and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Job Description Prepares lease or other real estate agreements. Coordinates with or supervises outside vendor partners, environmental engineers, architectural and engineering firms, title search firms, engineers, and drafting technicians to ensure transactions close within defined timeframes. Draft and proof recordable transaction documents, easements, warranty deeds, etc. for legal department review. Prepares zoning and permitting applications. Monitors progress of the application and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information as a result of the application review process. Prepares collocation applications and manages the process through Notice to Proceed (NTP). For existing site modification projects, responsible for site acquisition activities from collocation applications, leasing, and zoning audit through NTP. Provides candidate-specific recommendations for leasing and land use viability. Interviews zoning/permitting personnel to obtain jurisdictional approval requirements for installation of wireless communication facilities and/or related wireless equipment as project scope defines. Completes zoning ordinance reviews. Reviews zoning drawings for compliance with jurisdictional, regulatory and client requirements. Prepares, submits, and obtains jurisdictional entitlements which may include applications and presentations before governmental or architectural review boards. Completes Lease and Zoning Audit Reviews for site modification projects. Coordinates with tower owners and/or private landlords to negotiate and secure lease entitlements as project scope defines. Completes collocation applications required by Tower companies and associated documents. Reviews and approves site specific documents for quality and completeness. Verifies and/or obtains Enhanced 911 addressing. Skills Required Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination, and technical drawings. Attention to detail. Experience adapting to software. Process oriented. Adaptable to changes (this is a fast-moving project, and processes can change as well as priorities weekly) Excellent oral and written communications skills and able to communicate and negotiate effectively. Real estate, or legal negotiation experience. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Supports and complies with the Division's Quality Management System and Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security Program. Ultimately, we are looking for people who have Telecommunications Site Acquisition background. Otherwise, someone with Lease Negotiation experience, Planning Experience – or filing for permits or zoning with municipalities/jurisdictions."2 years telecommunications industry experience required. Education/Training/Certifications Paralegal certificate, Urban Planning or Law Degree preferred. 4-year degree, or equivalent work experience. Additional Requirements Active Real Estate License or Law License may be required in certain regions. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. US Citizenship is required for this role.
